KR20120101781A - Structure for transporting freight - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A structure for transporting freight is provided to transport freight with low energy by driving capsule shaped transporting bodies with electricity. CONSTITUTION: A structure for transporting freight comprises a tubular tunnel(120), a branch part(140), and an unloading part(150). A first orbit track is installed inside the tubular tunnel. Capsule shaped transporting bodies drive along the first track. The branch part is installed between the tubular tunnel and terminals to branch and move the capsule shaped transporting bodies entered into the terminals at predetermined positions. The unloading part is installed multiple second tracks in the terminals and unloads the freight from the capsule shaped transporting bodies stopped at the second tracks. [Reference numerals] (AA) First place; (BB) Second place

Description

Cargo Transport Structures {STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORTING FREIGHT}

The present invention relates to a cargo transport structure, and more particularly to a cargo transport structure that can be installed in the basement to transport cargo 24 hours a day, 365 days without being affected by the external environment.

In the current freight transportation, road freight transportation using a freight truck, railway freight transportation using a freight railway, etc. are used.

However, road freight transportation using cargo trucks is difficult to operate the transportation vehicles due to heavy snow and rain, when cars are crowded at once and the road is blocked, or when an accident occurs on the road while driving, When it occurs, it is difficult to transport the cargo to the desired place on time.

In addition, since the engine can not be turned off when the road is stopped, much more fuel such as gasoline is consumed unnecessarily. In addition, the amount of petroleum consumed by automobiles out of the total amount of oil imported by Korea uses 30% of gasoline, oil and gas, and the energy consumed when these vehicles are stagnant on the road It leads to the generation of soot, which adds to air pollution.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the present invention is to provide a cargo transport structure that can be installed in the basement to transport cargo without being affected by the external environment.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a cargo transport structure capable of transporting cargo using low energy compared to road transport by driving the encapsulated vehicle with electricity.

Cargo transport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is a tubular tunnel is installed with a first track having a structure capable of operating the capsule-shaped vehicle receiving the cargo therein; A branch provided between the tubular tunnel and the terminal, the branch provided to branch and move the encapsulated vehicle entering the terminal to a desired position; And an unloading portion provided in the plurality of second tracks provided in the terminal and provided for unloading the cargo from the capsule carrier stopped at the second track.

In one embodiment of the invention, the tubular tunnel is capable of wirelessly networking with the communication portion of the capsule vehicle on top of a first track with a linear motor provided to provide an encapsulated vehicle with electromagnetic force to propel the capsule vehicle. It is preferable that the provided communication line is installed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the tubular tunnel forms an inner surface of the tubular tunnel, the first pipe having a plurality of air flow holes; And a second pipe provided to surround the outer circumferential surface of the first pipe to form an outer surface of the tubular tunnel and to form a hollow space therebetween. Including, it is preferable to reduce the aerodynamic force applied to the capsule-type vehicle by allowing the air to flow to the hollow space during operation of the capsule-type vehicle.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the tubular tunnel is preferably made of a combination of a straight unit, a curved unit or a branch unit having a hollow pipe shape and provided with a plurality of air flow holes.

In one embodiment of the invention, it is preferable that the branch unit is provided with non-deceleration branching means provided so that the encapsulated vehicle passing through the branch unit can be moved to a desired position without deceleration.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the branching portion is a branching track portion provided in the lower portion of the space formed between the tubular tunnel and the terminal; And a movable branch provided in connection with the branch track so as to be movable along the branch track, so that the encapsulated vehicle entering the terminal can branch and move to a desired position.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the unloading portion is installed in the second track and is operated to support and lift the pallet loaded with cargo from the encapsulated vehicle, so that the pallet is provided to be unloaded from the ground to the ground, or from the ground to the ground. Unloading means; And an unloading rotating means installed near a transport conveyor located at an upper part of the second track, and lifting and rotating to provide a pallet loaded with cargo from the transport conveyor to the unloading means, or from the unloading means to the transport conveyor. It is preferable to include.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the capsule-type vehicle, receiving the electromagnetic force from the linear motor provided in the first raceway provided with a rebound plate provided to propel the capsule-type vehicle; It is installed to be fixed to the front end of the foot plate, the front end portion having a shear door that is opened and closed by a sliding method; And it is installed to be fixed to the rear end of the foot plate, and has a rear end having a rear end door to be opened and closed in a sliding manner, it is preferable that the cargo loading space is provided to close the contact between the front door and the rear end door.

The present invention can be installed underground to transport cargo without being affected by the external environment.

In addition, the present invention can transport the cargo using a lower energy compared to the road transport by driving the capsule-type vehicle with electricity, and can also prevent air pollution without generating soot.

In addition, the present invention can reliably transport cargo on time through an automated transportation system using a minimized infrastructure.

In addition, the present invention by transporting the cargo in an unmanned and automated manner through the capsule-type vehicle, can be transported at any time 365 days 24 hours to improve the efficiency of cargo transportation.

1 schematically illustrates a configuration of a freight transport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 schematically shows the internal configuration of the capsule-shaped vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3a schematically shows the configuration of the tubular tunnel according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3b schematically shows the flow of air when the capsule vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention passes through the tubular tunnel It is shown.
4a schematically illustrates an installation state in which a branch is installed between a tubular tunnel and a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4B is an exemplary view of the AA of FIG. 4A, and illustrates a state in which the movable branch of the branch track structure according to the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the branch track,
4C schematically illustrates an operating state diagram in which the movable branch unit moves along the branch track part in one embodiment of the present invention.
5a to 5c schematically show an operating state diagram of the unloading unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a freight transport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a freight transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tubular tunnel 120 through which a capsule carrier 110, a capsule carrier 110, and a tubular tunnel ( A branch 140 located between the terminal 120 and the terminal, and the unloading portion 150 installed in the terminals (1, 2).

Cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is an infrastructure for transporting cargo 10 efficiently, installed underground to transport cargo 10 24 hours a day without being affected by the external environment It is provided to make it possible.

As shown in FIG. 1, a cargo 10 is loaded on a pallet type 11 in a capsule-shaped vehicle 110. Encapsulated vehicle 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention through the transport information of the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) pad attached to the pallet (11) on which the cargo 10 is loaded, the cargo in an unmanned and automated manner ( It is a kind of vehicle to transport 10) from the terminal 1 of the 1st place to the terminal 2 of the 2nd place, or from the terminal 2 of the 2nd place to the terminal 1 of the 1st place.

Encapsulated vehicle 110 provides information about the transfer speed, transfer interval, loading or unloading from the external central control unit (not shown) while moving the tubular tunnel 120 connected between the terminals (1, 2) Can be operated to stop, branch, or decelerate.

The capsule carrier 110 is a device that receives and propagates electromagnetic force from the linear motor 131 provided in the first track 130 provided in the tubular tunnel 120. Encapsulated vehicle 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed to the maximum cargo loading space to load the cargo 10 in units of pallet 11 therein, loading cargo while minimizing aerodynamics generated during operation It has a structure to support the load.

As shown in FIG. 2, the capsule vehicle 110 includes a repellent plate 111, a front end 112, and a rear end 113. Here, the front end 112 and the rear end 113 is coupled on the rebound plate 111.

Here, the repellent plate 111 is made of a conductive plate, such as aluminum, as a member to generate the induction magnetic force against the electromagnetic force generated in the linear motor 131 to obtain a driving force, and forms the lower portion of the capsule-shaped transport body (110). . The front end 112 of the capsule-shaped transport body 110 is provided at the front end of the repellent plate 111, the rear end 113 of the capsule-shaped transport body 110 is installed at the rear end of the rebound plate 111.

When the rebound plate 111 is operated to operate the linear motor 131, that is, the linear motor 131 is operated to reverse the direction of the current sent from the ground coil, the rebound plate 111 may be operated according to the reversal direction of the current of the linear motor 131. Move as if pulled in one direction.

The front end portion 112 of the capsule-shaped transport body 110 is installed to be fixed to the front end of the rebound plate 111, and has a shear door 112a that is opened and closed in a sliding manner. In addition, the front end 112 of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is provided with a wireless communication unit 119 at the top.

Here, the wireless communication unit 119 transmits the position of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 to the external central control unit (not shown) through the communication line 129 installed in the tubular tunnel 120, and the communication line 129. Receives the driving information from the central control unit through the) can be provided to the control unit (not shown) built in the capsule-shaped vehicle (110). Thus, the capsule vehicle 110 may be operated to enable branching, deceleration, or stopping depending on the situation even in an unmanned manner.

And, the rear end 113 of the capsule-shaped transport body 110 is installed to be fixed to the rear end of the rebound plate 111, and has a rear end door 113a that is opened and closed in a sliding manner. Here, the front end 112 and the rear end 113 is provided to close the cargo loading space when the front door 112a and the rear end door 113a contact.

In addition, a lower portion of the repellent plate 111 is provided with a vehicle wheel 114 that transmits the load of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 to the first track 130 and idles when pushing the repellent plate 111. In addition, the lower portion of the repellent plate 111 to guide the driving direction of the capsule-shaped transporter 110 so that the capsule-shaped transporter 110 can be stably operated along the guide groove provided in the first track 130. The provided guide wheel 115 may be provided.

Hereinafter, the tubular tunnel 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B. Here, Figure 3a schematically shows the configuration of the tubular tunnel 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3b is a capsule-shaped vehicle 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a tubular tunnel ( It schematically shows the flow of air as it passes through 120.

In one embodiment of the invention, the tubular tunnel 120 is hypothetically installed, preferably between the terminal 1 of the first place and the terminal 2 of the second place. Tubular tunnel 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed underground by rapid excavation and small shield method. However, the tubular tunnel 120 is not only installed underground, but if there is no main structure on the ground, it may be installed on the ground.

And, in one embodiment of the present invention, the tubular tunnel 120 is composed of two pairs of up and down, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passing through the tubular tunnel 120 of the second place at the terminal 1 of the first place It can be moved in either direction towards the terminal 2 or from the terminal 2 in the second place towards the terminal 1 in the first place.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the tubular tunnel 120 has a hollow pipe shape and is provided with a straight unit 120a, a branch unit 120b, and / or a curved line having a plurality of air flow holes 124. It is preferable that a combination of the unit 120c and the like is made.

The tubular tunnel 120 has a double layer segment structure composed of the first pipe 121 and the second pipe 122. Accordingly, the tubular tunnel 120 facilitates the flow of air (Fa) of the air applied to the capsule carrier 110 when the capsule carrier 110 is operated, thereby minimizing the cross-sectional area of the capsule carrier ( 110 may be moved.

3A and 3B, the first pipe 121 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a member forming an inner surface of the tubular tunnel 120 and includes a plurality of air flow holes 124. .

As shown in the cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 3A, the second pipe 122 is provided to surround the outer circumferential surface of the first pipe 121 to form the outer surface of the tubular tunnel 120. While forming the hollow space 123 between the first pipe 121.

The air flowing into the air flow hole 124 formed in the first pipe 121 during the operation of the capsule-type moving body is, as shown in FIG. 3B, between the first pipe 121 and the second pipe 122. It is moved along the formed hollow space 123.

Thus, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air flow Fa through the plurality of air flow holes 124, the internal space of the first pipe 121 and the first pipe 121 ) And the space formed between the second pipe 122 may be induced in a double manner to reduce aerodynamic force applied to the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 when the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is operated.

In addition, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a cross-sectional area of the first pipe 121 through a hollow space 123 between the first pipe 121 and the second pipe 122. At the same time, by reducing the thickness of the second pipe 122, it is possible to reduce the construction cost required for the tubular tunnel (120).

As shown in FIG. 3A, the tubular tunnel 120 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides an encapsulated vehicle 110 by providing an electromagnetic force to the encapsulated vehicle 110 under the first pipe 121. The first track 130 is provided with a linear motor 131 provided so as to be able to propel.

Here, in addition to the linear motor 131, the first track 130 may be connected to the rail 132 through which the vehicle wheel 114 of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passes, and the linear motor 131 to be connected to the linear motor 131. It further comprises a power supply unit 133 for supplying power to the.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the linear motors 131 are spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals, and are installed in the first track 130 in parallel with the plane of the first track 130. In addition, the rails 132 are installed in the first track 130 on both left and right sides of the linear motor 131.

Here, the rail 132 supports the load of the cargo 10 loaded on the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 itself and the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 when the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is driven, and at the same time, the capsule-shaped vehicle In order to withstand the friction with the vehicle wheel 114 of the vehicle body 110, it is preferable to have a strength higher than the surface strength of the vehicle wheel 114, and made of a material having a higher durability than the durability of the vehicle wheel 114. .

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3a, the tubular tunnel 120, the upper portion of the first pipe 121, the communication unit of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 and the wireless network communication line 129 is provided.

Here, the communication line 129 is connected to the central control unit (not shown), transmits the information provided from the communication unit of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 to the central control unit, the driving information (ie, stop, Deceleration, or branch) may be provided to the communication unit of the capsule vehicle (110).

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the non-deceleration branch means 128 is provided in the branch unit having a wiser (Y) shape, which may be one component of the tubular tunnel 120. Here, the non-deceleration branch means 128 is installed in a branch which is bidirectionally branched from the branch unit as shown in FIG. 3A, and is connected to a central control unit (not shown).

However, in an embodiment of the present invention, for convenience of description, the non-deceleration branching means installed in the portion branched in the B direction is referred to as the first non-deceleration branching means 128a, and is provided in the portion branched in the C direction. The deceleration branching means will be referred to as second non-deceleration branching means 128b.

In the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 has driving information traveling in the B direction, the first non-deceleration branching means 128a is operated through the central control unit. In this way, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passing through the branch unit can be moved without deceleration toward the B direction.

On the contrary, the cargo transport structure according to an embodiment of the present invention allows the second non-deceleration branching means 128b to operate when the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 has driving information traveling in the C direction. The capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passing through it can be moved without deceleration toward the C direction.

On the other hand, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passed through the tubular tunnel 120, the branch 140 is located between the first track 130 and the plurality of second tracks (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). The second track 2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d of the plurality of second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d provided in the terminal is moved.

Here, the first track 130 and the second track (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) may have the same structure, for convenience of description, the track installed in the tubular tunnel 120, the first track 130 The tracks installed in the terminals 1 and 2 will be referred to as second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d. Here, the plurality of second tracks (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) may be provided so as to change the unloading position of the cargo according to the type of cargo.

Hereinafter, the branching unit 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C.

Branch 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device provided to branch and move the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 entering the terminal through the tubular tunnel 120 to a desired position, as shown in Figure 4a As shown, it includes a branch orbit part 141 and a movable branch part 145.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the branch orbit 141 is a fixed structure installed in the lower space formed between the tubular tunnel 120 and the terminal 20. The track part frame 141a, the track part rail 142 installed on the track part frame 141a, and the track drive part 143 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the track portion frame 141a is installed in the lower portion of the space formed between the tubular tunnel 120 and the terminal 20. The track part frame 141a is provided with a track drive part 143, and a pair of track part rails 142 are provided at both sides of the track drive part 143. Accordingly, the track part frame 141a may support the movable branch part 145 moving along the track part rail 142 in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. 4A.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the track frame 141a is, for example, as shown in Figure 4b, when the track rail 142 is a flat rail, track frame 141a is a track rail ( 142 and the plate driving portion 143 is provided, and the guide groove 141b formed by bending upward from both ends of the plate portion.

Here, the plate portion of the track portion frame 141a is formed spaced apart at predetermined intervals along the centerline of the track portion frame 141a, and a seating groove 141b in which the track drive portion 143 is installed is formed.

The seating groove 141b is a space in which the track linear motor 143a of the track drive unit 143 is installed, and the track linear motor 143a is positioned on the track frame 141a so that the track frame 141a is horizontal to the surface. Can be installed.

In addition, in the seating groove 141b according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vibration pad for preventing vibration generated from the track frame 141a from being transmitted to the tracked linear motor 143a installed in the seating groove 141b ( 144 is installed.

The anti-vibration pad 144 prevents the vibration generated from the track portion frame 141a from being transmitted to the track linear motor 143a, thereby improving durability of the track linear motor 143a, and furthermore, the movable branch 145a. It is possible to prevent abnormal behavior caused by fine dust generated during the operation of).

On the other hand, the plug 143c is installed in the seating groove 141b. Here, the plug 143c is connected to one end of the power supply line 143b, and the other end of the plug 143c is a member coupled to the track linear motor 143a and constitutes the track drive unit 143.

Here, the power supply line 143b is embedded in the track portion frame 141a at the bottom of the track linear motor 143a. The plug 143c connected to the power supply line 143b supplies the power supplied from the power supply line 143b to the orbital linear motor 143a.

On the other hand, the orbital linear motor 143a is plugged into the plug 143c while being seated in the seating groove 141b, and is installed in the track portion frame 141a. The orbital linear motor 143a is a linearly moving motor that provides an electromagnetic force to the movable branch unit 145 so that the movable branch unit 145 driving the track unit frame 141a can be propelled.

Specifically, the orbital linear motor 143a provides the electromagnetic force to the frame driver 148 provided in the movable branch unit 145, that is, the mobile branch unit 145 while inverting the direction of the current sent to the ground coil in sequence. The frame driving unit 148 provided at the side may be moved in a direction as if dragged.

Here, the orbital linear motor 143a is provided with an outlet (not shown) coupled to the plug 143c provided in the seating groove 141b at the bottom. In one embodiment of the present invention, the orbital linear motor 143a is installed in the track portion frame 141a on a module basis.

On the other hand, the track rail 142 is installed on the left and right sides of the track linear motor 143a on the upper portion of the track frame 141a. The track rail 142 is a portion through which the branch wheel 145b of the movable branch 145 rotates and is installed on the track frame 141a in a flat shape.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the track rail 142 is a capsule-shaped vehicle 110 mounted on the load and the movable branch 145 itself and the movable branch 145 when the movable branch 145 moves. In order to withstand the friction with the branch wheel 145b that rotates while supporting the load of the material, it has a strength higher than the surface strength of the branch wheel 145b, and also has a durability higher than the durability of the branch wheel 145b. It is preferable that it consists of.

On the other hand, the guide groove 141b formed by bending at both sides of the track portion frame 141a is a space provided to guide the branch guide wheel 145c of the movable branch 145 when the movable branch 145 is driven. It has a recessed cross section.

As shown in FIG. 4B, when the movable branch unit 145 is installed in the raceway frame 141a, the movable branch unit 145 is configured such that a part of the branch wheel 145b is inserted into the guide groove 141b. It is installed in the track part frame 141a.

The movable branch unit 145 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 having the upper portion passed through the tubular tunnel 120 is seated. In addition, the movable branch unit 145 is moved along the track rail 142 of the branch orbiting unit 141, a plurality of capsule-type vehicle 110 through the transport information of the RFID pad attached to the cargo 10 It is operated to branch to the second orbit 2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d of any one of the second orbits 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d.

As shown in Figure 4a, the movable branch 145 according to an embodiment of the present invention is located in the space formed between the tubular tunnel 120 and the terminal 20, and is connected to the branch track 141 , The movable structure is moved along the branch orbit 141.

As shown in Figure 4b, the movable branch unit 145 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a movable branch track having a branch frame 145a, a flat rail 146, branch track linear motor 149 The frame driving part 148 and the branch wheel 145b are included.

Here, the upper portion of the branch frame 145a is formed so that the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 that has passed through the first track 130 is seated. And, the upper portion of the branch frame 145a, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 seated on the branch frame 145a to facilitate the movement to the second track (2a, 2b, 2c or 2d), the first track ( A movable branch track and branch track linear motor 149 having the same structure as 130 is provided.

Here, the movable branch track is a capsule carrier 110 seated on the flat rail and branch frame 145a having the same structure as the first track 130 and the second track (2a, 2b, 2c or 2d). The branch track linear motor 149 is installed to provide an electromagnetic force to the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 to be driven.

And, in this embodiment, the movable branch orbit is at both ends, that is, one end in contact with the first track 130 and the other end in contact with the second track (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) magnetic position adjusting unit 147 Are each provided.

Here, the magnetic position adjusting unit 147 is a device coupled to the first track 130 or the second track (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) by the magnetic force to accurately position the movable branch 145.

Accordingly, the magnetic position adjusting unit 147 is provided on the rail 132 and the movable branch unit 145 provided in the first track 130 when the movable branch unit 145 is coupled to the first track 130. By allowing the rail 146 to be magnetically coupled with the rail 132 provided on the first track 130 so that the rail 146 is located on the same line, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is stably moved from the first track 130. May be moved to 145.

Similarly, the magnetic position adjusting unit 147 is provided with a rail 146 provided in the movable branch unit 145 when the movable branch unit 145 is engaged with any one of the second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d. By the magnetic coupling with the rail of the second track so that the rails provided in the and the second track is on the same line, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is stably in the movable branch 145, the second track (2a, 2b, 2c) , Or 2d).

In operation of the branch orbit linear motor 149, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 is driven by generating an induction magnetic force against the electromagnetic force generated in the branch orbit linear motor 149 to obtain a driving force. Here, the capsule vehicle 110 is a device for transporting cargo.

In addition, the branched track linear motor 149 is a linearly moving motor, which in turn reverses the direction of the current sent to the ground coil, while dragging a repellent plate (not shown) built into the capsule-shaped vehicle 110. It is a device to move by.

On the other hand, the lower portion of the branch frame 145a is formed to be movable along the track rail 142 in connection with the track rail (142). The lower portion of the branch frame 145a is provided with a frame driver 148, a branch wheel 145b, and a branch guide wheel 145c.

Here, the frame driving unit 148 is a member provided to propel the branch frame 145a, the branch track portion 141 is a second track of any one of the plurality of second track (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) ( 2a, 2b, 2c or 2d).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the frame driver 148 is installed at the lower end of the branch frame 145a to correspond to the track driver 143, the electromagnetic force provided from the track linear motor 143a of the track driver 143. By pushing against the orbital linear motor 143a, the branch frame 145a is pushed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the branch driving plate may be used as the frame driving unit 148. Branch rebound plate is made of a conductive plate, such as aluminum, it is possible to move the movable branch unit 145 by generating an induction magnetic force against the electromagnetic force generated in the orbital linear motor (143a) to obtain a driving force.

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the branch wheel 145b is installed below the branch frame 145a, and moves along the track portion rail 142 while idling when the frame driving unit 148 is driven. The branch wheel 145b also transmits the load of the branch frame 145a and the load of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 seated on the branch frame 145a to the track rail 142.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the branch guide wheel 145c is installed at the bottom of the branch frame 145a adjacent to the branch wheel 145b. The branched guide wheel 145c is inserted into the guide groove 141b of the track frame 141a and idlely rotates along the guide groove 141b when the frame driver 148 is driven, thereby moving the branch frame 145a. Guide it.

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion of the orbital linear motor 143a is provided with a switching box 148, the movable branch portion in the orbital linear motor 143a so that the movable branch portion 145 is moved to a desired position. It is possible to adjust the amount of power supplied to the (145).

Here, the switching box 148 may be individually connected to the orbital linear motor 143a installed in a module unit, or may be connected to the plurality of orbital linear motors 143a located in a predetermined area.

Hereinafter, the operation of the branch 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

When the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 passing through the tubular tunnel 120 is seated on the branch frame 145a, the movable branch 145 is separated from the first track 130 as shown in FIG. 4C. The rail is moved along the rail 142.

The movable branch unit 145 receives power from the branch orbiting unit 141 and is moved to be connected to any one of the plurality of second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. The connection between the movable branch unit 145 and the second track is determined according to the coupling of the magnetic position adjusting unit 147 and the second track provided in the movable branch unit 145.

If the movable branch unit 145 is connected to the second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, the encapsulated vehicle 110 located on the movable branch unit 145 is located on the branch frame 145a. The electric power is supplied from the branch orbital linear motor 149 provided in the above, and is moved to the second trajectories 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d.

Here, the branch orbital linear motor 149 receives electric power from a conductive rail (not shown) installed in the track part frame 141a, separately from the track part rail 142 which is a running rail. The conductive rail is a rail according to the third rail system, and when the movable branch unit 145 is driven along the track rail unit 142, the conductive rail is electrically connected to the branch orbit linear motor 149 when the movable branch unit 145 contacts the movable branch unit 145. To supply. Here, the conductive rail according to the third modulation scheme is a known technique that is generally used, and a description thereof will be omitted in an embodiment of the present invention.

On the other hand, the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 branched to the desired position by the movable branch unit 145 is supplied with power by the drive source 148 provided in the movable branch unit 145, the second track (2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d). The capsule carrier 110 moved to any one of the plurality of second tracks 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d is tracked on the cargo information recorded on the RFID pad. Accordingly, the unloading unit 150 is moved to the unloading place installed.

Hereinafter, with reference to Figures 5a to 5c, the unloading unit 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

As shown in Figures 5a to 5c, the unloading unit 150 is a device provided to unload the cargo 10 from the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 stopped at the unloading place, the unloading lifting means 151 and the unloading rotation means 155.

Unloading unit 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a cargo 10 transported from the ground to the ground or cargo 10 transported from the ground to the base, loading lifting means 151 and loading and rotating means (to be described later) A device that can be automatically unloaded using the 155, and includes an unloading lifting means 151 and a unloading rotation means 155.

As shown in Figure 5a, the unloading lifting means 151 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device that is operated to support and lift the pallet (11) loaded with the cargo (10). The loading and unloading means 151 is operated to support and elevate the pallet 11 on which the cargo 10 is loaded as shown in FIG. 5A, thereby unloading and rotating the cargo 10 as shown in FIG. 5B. Is positioned adjacent to the

As shown in Figure 5a, the unloading lifting means 151 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a pair of lifting block 152, the support member 153, and the lifting member associated with the lower end of the lifting block 152 154.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the pair of lifting blocks 152 are members installed so as to be located on both sides of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 in place, and are positioned to face each other. The pair of lifting blocks 152 includes a supporting member 153 on one side facing each other, and a lifting member 154 at a lower end thereof.

In one embodiment of the invention, the support member 153 is installed on the lifting block 152. When the support member 153 is intended to support the pallet 11, the support member 153 is operated to protrude from the lifting block 152, so that the support member 153 may be inserted into the pallet 11 to support the pallet 11.

When the pallet 11 on which the cargo 10 is loaded by the support member 153 is supported, the lifting block 152 is lifted by the lifting operation of the lifting member 154, and is supported by the supporting member 153. The raised pallet 11 can be lifted from the encapsulated vehicle 110 so that the pallet 11 can be unloaded from the encapsulated vehicle 110.

The pallet 11 unloaded from the encapsulated vehicle 110 is supported by the unloading rotation support member 158 of the unloading rotating means 155 at the top of the encapsulated vehicle 110. At this time, when the pallet 11 is supported by the unloading rotation support member 158, the support member 153 inserted into the pallet 11 is moved inward of the lifting block 152 to insert the pallet 11. By releasing, it isolate | separates from the pallet 11. Subsequently, when the supporting member 153 is separated from the pallet 11, the elevating member 154 may be operated to elevate and the elevating block 152 may be returned to its original position.

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the unloading rotation means 155 is a device provided to be unloaded and rotated while receiving the pallet 11 from the unloading lifting means 151, the pallet 11 is unloaded by a transport conveyor.

In one embodiment of the invention, the unloading rotation means 155 is located adjacent to the transport conveyor 5. As shown in Figure 5b and 5c, the unloading rotation means 155 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a fixed support unit 156, a rotation support unit 157, and a unloading rotation support member 158 do.

First, the fixed support unit 156 is located adjacent to the transport conveyor 5. The rotating support unit 157 and the unloading rotating support member 158 are linked to the fixed supporting unit 156, and the fixed supporting unit 156 supports the rotating supporting unit 157 and the unloading rotating supporting member 158.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotary support unit 157 is provided with a reverse loading support member 158. The rotation support unit 157 is rotatably connected to the fixed support unit 156 to provide a variable position of the unloading rotation support member 158 within the rotatable range.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the unloading rotation support member 158 is installed on the rotation support unit 157 to be elevated and moved forward and backward. Here, the unloading rotation support member 158 is operated to move up or down to the rotation support unit 157, the pallet 11 received from the support member 153 of the unloading lifting means 151 transport conveyor (5) Can be provided as

In detail, as shown in FIG. 5B, the unloading rotation supporting member 158 may be inserted into the pallet 11 while moving forward to support the pallet 11. Here, the unloading rotation support member 158 is positioned on the pallet 11 to intersect with the support member 153, where the unloading rotation support member 158 is not affected by the support member 153, and the support member 153. Preferably spaced apart).

When the pallet 11 is supported by the unloading rotation support member 158, the unloading rotation support member 158 is simultaneously lifted up and upwards of the rotation support unit 157 while supporting the pallet 11, or continuously. The rotation support unit 157 may be rotated to allow the unloading rotation support member 158 to be positioned on the transport conveyor 5.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the pallet 11 is seated on the transport conveyor 5, the unloading rotation support member 158 is operated to release the support for the pallet 11 while moving backward.

In addition, the cargo 10 loaded on the pallet 11 seated on the transport conveyor 5 may be transported to various places by being linked to various transport systems 6 along the transport conveyor 5.

The unloading rotation support member 158 whose support for the pallet 11 is released moves up and down to the lower part of the rotation support unit 157 to return to its original position, and moves forward to the pallet 11 again to move the pallet 11. By repeating the operation to support, the cargo 10 can be unloaded in a timely manner to improve the linkage with other logistics systems.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the loading and unloading unit 150 is operated by the loading and unloading means 151 and the loading and rotating means 155 automatically, thereby preventing safety accidents that may occur during unloading work due to manual labor. Unloading time can be minimized.

In addition, the loading and unloading unit 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention may unload cargo 10 transported from the ground to the ground or cargo transported from the ground to the ground. It can improve linkage efficiency.

In addition, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is repeatedly performed according to the cargo 10 information recorded on the RFID pad attached to the cargo 10.

Accordingly, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can accurately determine the position of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 through the RFID pad, and of the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 through the central control unit. By adjusting the operation, the operation delay can be minimized.

In addition, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention ensures that the capsule-shaped vehicle 110 accurately maintains the time required for transporting the cargo 10 through a reservation information system, thereby ensuring on-time and tolerance operation. The time required can be minimized.

In addition, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention allows the capsule-shaped vehicle 110, which is a vehicle for transporting cargo 10, to be moved through a tubular tunnel 120 that blocks an external environment. Cargo 10 can be transported without affecting the external environment due to traffic jams, heavy snow, heavy rain, etc., it is possible to transport the cargo 10 in a stable manner.

In addition, the cargo transport structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may transport the cargo 10 at any time 24 hours a day, 365 days due to the unmanned and automated operation system.

The exemplary embodiments described above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, in all aspects of the invention. Accordingly, the present invention is capable of many modifications and detailed implementations which may be obtained from those contained within the specification by those skilled in the art. All such modifications and variations are to be considered as within the scope and spirit of the invention as defined by the following claims.

100: freight structure 110: capsule-type vehicle
111: rebound plate 112: shear
112a: front door 113: rear end
113a: rear door 114: vehicle wheel
115: guide wheel 120: tubular tunnel
120a: straight unit 120b: branch unit
120c: curved unit 121: first pipe
122: second pipe 123: hollow space
124: air flow hole 128: non-deceleration branch means
129: communication line 130: first trajectory
131: backing plate 132: rail
131: linear motor 140: branch portion
141: branch orbit 145: mobile branch
150: unloading section 151: loading and unloading means
155: unloading rotation means

Claims (8)

A tubular tunnel having a first track having a structure in which a capsule-shaped vehicle which accommodates cargo therein is movable;
A branch installed between the tubular tunnel and the terminal, the branch provided to branch and move the capsule-shaped vehicle entering the terminal to a desired position; And
An unloading part installed in a plurality of second tracks provided in the terminal, the unloading unit provided to unload cargo from the capsule-shaped vehicle stopped at the second track;
Freight transportation structure comprising a.
The method of claim 1, wherein the tubular tunnel is
On an upper portion of the first track provided with a linear motor provided with an electromagnetic force to the encapsulated vehicle to propel the encapsulated vehicle,
Cargo transport structure characterized in that the communication line provided so as to enable wireless networking with the communication unit of the capsule-type vehicle is installed.
The method of claim 1, wherein the tubular tunnel is
A first pipe forming an inner surface of the tubular tunnel and provided with the plurality of air flow holes; And
A second pipe provided to surround an outer circumferential surface of the first pipe to form an outer surface of the tubular tunnel, and to form a hollow space therebetween;
Including, The cargo transport structure, characterized in that to reduce the aerodynamic force applied to the capsule-type vehicle by allowing air to flow in the hollow space during the operation of the capsule-type vehicle.
The method of claim 1,
The tubular tunnel is a cargo transport structure, characterized in that the combination of a straight unit, a curved unit or a branch unit, having a pipe shape hollow inside and provided with a plurality of air flow holes.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The branch unit,
Cargo transport structure characterized in that the non-deceleration branch means provided so that the capsule-type vehicle passing through the branch unit can be moved to a desired position without deceleration.
The method of claim 1, wherein the branch portion
A branching track portion provided in a lower portion of a space formed between the tubular tunnel and the terminal; And
A movable branch unit connected to the branch track unit so as to be movable along the branch track unit, and configured to branch and move the capsule-shaped vehicle entering a terminal to a desired position;
Freight transportation structure comprising a.
According to claim 1, wherein the unloading portion
Unloading lifting means provided in the second track and operated to support and lift a pallet loaded with cargo from the encapsulated vehicle, so that the pallet is unloaded from the ground to the ground, or underground to the ground; And
Installed near the transport conveyor located on the upper part of the second track, lift and rotate operation to provide a pallet loaded with cargo from the transport conveyor to the unloading means, or from the unloading means to the transport conveyor. Unloading rotation means;
Freight transportation structure comprising a.
The method of claim 1, wherein the capsule vehicle,
A rebound plate provided to receive the electromagnetic force from the linear motor provided in the first track so as to propel the encapsulated vehicle;
A front end portion installed to be fixed to the front end of the rebound plate and having a shear door opened and closed by a sliding method; And
A rear end portion installed to be fixed to the rear end of the rebound plate and having a rear end door opened and closed by a sliding method;
And a cargo transportation space provided to close the cargo loading space when the front door is in contact with the rear door.

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