RU2805470C1 - Spare set of hydraulic hoses for working machine and method for replacing hydraulic equipment of working machine - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: machine maintenance.

SUBSTANCE: spare kit for a working machine and a method for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine are proposed. The spare kit is a spare kit (100) for the working machine, containing at least one bundle (1) of hydraulic hoses (2), containing at least two hydraulic hoses (2), and connectors (3) intended for connection to the working machine. machine and located at the ends of the specified hydraulic hoses (2). The set (100) further comprises a support frame (4) containing detachable fasteners (5) configured to secure a bundle (1) of hoses on the support frame (4) and hold said bundle on said frame while maintaining a shape corresponding to the shape of the bundle in state when the beam is connected to the working machine (W). The support frame (4) and the hose bundle (1) attached to it are located in a removable container (6).

EFFECT: invention makes it possible to reduce time and simplify the replacement of hydraulic hoses of a working machine.

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Description

BACKGROUND OF THE ART

The present invention relates to a spare kit for a work machine containing at least one bundle of hydraulic hoses.

The invention also relates to a method for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine.

In the mining and construction industries, hose failure is a common situation. Replacing hoses is time consuming.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect, there is provided a replacement kit for a work machine, comprising at least one bundle of hydraulic hoses, wherein said bundle comprises at least two hydraulic hoses, connectors for connection to the work machine and located at the ends of said hydraulic hoses, wherein said kit additionally comprises a support frame containing removable fasteners configured to secure the bundle to the support frame and to hold said bundle on this support frame while maintaining a shape corresponding to the shape of the bundle in the state when the bundle is attached to the working machine.

In this way, a kit can be created that significantly reduces the time required to replace hydraulic hoses.

According to the second aspect, a method is proposed for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine, wherein in the said method the set described above is moved to a position in close proximity to the working machine, the support frame with the bundle attached to it is positioned so that the connectors are adjacent to the corresponding mating connectors of the working machine , connect the connectors to said corresponding mating connectors, and release the fastening means configured to secure the bundle to the support frame during or after connecting the connectors.

Thus, a method that is simple for operators and quick to implement can be created for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine.

The proposed kit and method differ in the features set forth in the independent claims of the invention. Some other embodiments are described in other claims. In addition, the proposed embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the description and shown in the drawings related to this patent application. The inventive nature of a patent application may also be defined differently than in the claims below. In addition, the subject matter of an invention may include several separate inventions, especially when the invention is considered in light of the secondary objects discussed or implied, or in terms of the advantages or groups of advantages achieved. In such a case, from the point of view of the intent of the individual inventions, some of the language contained in the following claims may be unnecessary. Within the framework of the basic idea of the invention, features of various embodiments of the invention can be applied to other embodiments.

In one embodiment, the support frame and the bundle of hoses attached thereto are removably located in a container. The advantage of this solution is that the support frame can be easily and safely transported to the working machine.

In one embodiment, the container is a box. The advantage of this solution is that the box accommodates a bundle(s) of hoses and reliably protects it(es) from environmental influences.

In one embodiment, the container contains multiple support frames, for example three support frames. The advantage of this solution is that even equipment with a complex design and heavy equipment can be located in the same container.

In one embodiment, the support frames are arranged one on top of the other in the container in such a way that the beam that is to be attached first in the working machine lies at the very top in the container. The advantage of this solution is that operators carrying out replacement work can follow the optimal sequence of work steps.

In one embodiment, the support frames are located side by side in the container. The advantage of this solution is that it is possible to create a container of the optimal shape and size for some variants of the kits.

In one embodiment, the support frame is a slab, such as a wooden panel. The advantage of this solution is that the support frame is easy to manufacture and handle.

In one embodiment, the kit includes a fastening device designed to prevent mutual sliding of the hydraulic hoses in the bundle. The advantage of this solution is that the hydraulic hoses are in optimal relative positions when they are to be connected to the working machine.

In one embodiment, the fastening device includes a spiral element. The advantage of this solution is that the spiral element not only holds the hoses in the correct position, but also protects the bundle from physical contact and shock.

In one embodiment, the kit includes at least one clamp for securing the hose bundle to the work machine. The advantage of this solution is that the replacement work is completed even faster.

In one embodiment, the hose bundle further comprises at least one pneumatic hose. The advantage of this solution is that the hoses of the pneumatic system of the working machine can be updated along with the bundle.

In one embodiment, the hose bundle further comprises at least one lubrication hose. The advantage of this solution is that the hoses of the lubrication system of the working machine can be updated along with the bundle.

In one embodiment, the hose bundle further comprises at least one electrical cable. The advantage of this solution is that the electrical cables of the working machine can be updated along with the hose bundle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Certain embodiments illustrating the present invention are described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

fig. 1a is a schematic representation of the kit;

fig. 1b is a schematic top view of the assembly element shown in FIG. 1a;

fig. 1c is a schematic top view of another element of the kit shown in FIG. 1a;

fig. 1d is a schematic top view of the third element of the assembly shown in FIG. 1a;

fig. 2 is a schematic view of another set;

fig. 3a is a schematic sectional view of a beam element;

fig. 3b is a schematic sectional view of another beam element;

fig. 4 is a schematic side view of a component of the kit;

fig. 5 is a schematic side view of a component of the kit;

fig. 6a illustrates a method for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine; And

fig. 6b illustrates in a schematic side view a step of the method illustrated in FIG. 6a.

For greater clarity, some embodiments are shown in the drawings in a simplified form. Similar elements are designated in the drawings by the same position numbers.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In fig. 1a shows a schematic view of a spare set, and FIG. 1b-1d show schematic top views of the elements of the specified kit. According to one aspect, the spare kit 100 includes at least one bundle 1 of hydraulic hoses 2 and connectors 3 for connecting the ends of said hoses to a work machine. It should be noted that in FIG. 1a-1d the working machine is not shown.

The hydraulic hose 2 may comprise a flexible hose, a rigid pipe, or a combination of at least one flexible hose section and at least one rigid pipe section. Hose 2 provides the connection between two separately located hydraulic components.

The assembly 100 further includes a support frame 4 that includes releasable fasteners 5. The releasable fasteners 5 are designed to attach the bundle 1 to the support frame 4 and to hold said bundle while maintaining a shape that corresponds to the shape of the bundle 1 in the state when it is attached in operation. car. According to an embodiment, the detachable fastening means 5 contains ties that simply need to be cut to release the bundle.

In an embodiment such as that shown in FIG. 1a, the set 100 includes three beams 1 and three support frames 4. However, the number of beams and support frames can vary from one to more than three. According to an embodiment, the set 100 comprises support frames 4, each of which has only one beam 1. In another embodiment, the set 100 contains at least one support frame on which two or more beams are located.

In one aspect, kit 100 contains at least substantially all of the components needed when replacing a work machine's hydraulic accessories. In one embodiment, the kit 100 contains at least substantially all of the components needed when replacing hydraulic accessories in the boom of a drilling machine. In another embodiment, kit 100 contains at least substantially all of the components needed when replacing hydraulic accessories in a frame, such as a lower frame, of a work machine.

According to an embodiment, the support frame 4 and the bundle 1 attached thereto are located in the container 6 in such a way that the support frame and the bundle can be removed from said container. For example, container 6 may be a box with an opening lid 19, as shown in FIG. 1a. In one embodiment, the box is made from a wood material such as plywood. However, other materials may be used, such as metal, polymer and/or composite materials.

The container 6 may include a stand 13, which allows the container to be moved, for example, by means of a forklift.

In other embodiments, the container 6 may have an open structure such as a rack, frame, stand, etc.

According to an embodiment, for example shown in the drawings, the support frame 4 is a plate such as a wooden board. In other embodiments, the support frame may be a rack, frame, mandrel, etc.

According to an embodiment, the container 6 comprises at least two support frames 4, preferably arranged in order of use. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1a, there are three support frames 4. The frames 4 are shown in FIG. 1b-1d. The support frames are located in the container 6 one on top of the other and in such a way that the location in the said container of the bundle 1, which must be connected first in the working machine, is the highest in height. The support frame 4 may include support structures 14 for fixing the next frame 4. These support structures may be located on the upper side, on the lower side or on both sides of the support frame 4.

According to an embodiment, the support frame 4 includes handles 17, which facilitate the movement of said support frame manually or using vehicles. In this way, the support frame 4 can be moved to a position in close proximity to the working machine, for example even in narrow adits. In fig. 1a-1c show some alternative arrangements for the handles 17 on the support frame.

According to an embodiment, the kit 100 contains a fastening device 7 that prevents mutual sliding of the hydraulic hoses 2 in the bundle 1. For example, the fastening device 7 may contain at least one of the following devices: a bandage, a tape, a clamp, a spiral element.

According to an embodiment, the bundle contains at least one clamp 8 for securing the hose bundle 1 in the working machine. The clamp 8 can be located on the beam 1 at the point of final attachment of the beam. Alternatively, the clamp 8 is not attached to the bundle 1, but is preferably located in any case close to its final attachment point.

In one aspect, the bundle contains not only hydraulic hoses, but also other hoses, cables or wires. In one embodiment, the bundle contains a pneumatic hose 9 designed to transmit compressed gas. According to an embodiment, the bundle contains an electrical cable 10 for transmitting electricity or electrical signals. According to an embodiment, the bundle includes a lubricant hose 20 for supplying lubricant or lubricant to components to be lubricated.

The connectors 3 for connecting the ends of the hydraulic hoses to the working machine can be any type of connectors. According to an embodiment, at least some of the connectors are quick-release fittings or quick-connect couplings that allow easy and quick connection in the work machine. In addition, the cables and wires included in the bundle, if any, may contain quick-release fittings or quick-connect couplings.

According to an embodiment, the hoses have end caps or plugs that prevent contamination of said hoses.

In an embodiment, the kit 100 is equipped with accessories 15, which may include, for example, loose hoses, electrical cables, clamps, and a set of individual end caps or plugs. This kit can be used during a replacement operation to prevent leakage from used hoses that are disconnected from the work machine. The accessories 15 are preferably attached to the support frame 4 in such a way that they can be easily located and not lost.

In an embodiment, kit 100 includes documentation 16, such as an instruction manual, containing instructions for using the kit. For example, documentation 16 may indicate the required tightening torques for connectors, etc.

According to an embodiment, the ends of the hydraulic hoses 2 (as well as pneumatic hoses and/or electrical cables, if any) have an identifier or tag, for example a color-coded section, a symbol or an alphabetic or numeric character. In this way, the hoses can be easily identified and connected to the appropriate mating parts in the working machine. In addition, certain information regarding installation details, such as the correct torque for a connector, may be placed on the ends of the hoses.

In fig. 2 shows a schematic view of another set. According to an embodiment, the support frames 4 are arranged side by side in the container 6.

In fig. 3a shows a schematic sectional view of a beam element, and FIG. 3b is a schematic sectional view of another beam element.

According to an embodiment, the bundle 1 contains only two hydraulic hoses 2. The hoses 2 shown in FIG. 3a, have the same diameter. However, this condition is not mandatory and, therefore, in other embodiments, the hoses may differ in diameter. According to an embodiment, the two hydraulic hoses 2 are the supply hose and the return hose of the impact device of the rock drilling machine.

In fig. 3b shows a more complex bundle 1 consisting of nine hydraulic hoses 2. According to an embodiment, bundle 1 contains drilling rig boom hoses. In another embodiment, the bundle 1 contains drilling machine hoses, for example, hoses for rotating said machine, injection hose(s) and hoses for the stabilizer, as well as hoses for the liner lubrication system.

According to an embodiment, set 100 includes one bundle, as described in relation to FIG. 3a, and the two beams described in relation to FIG. 3b, these bundles being located on three support frames 4.

According to an embodiment, the hydraulic hoses (and other hoses and cables, if any) are arranged in such a way that their relative positions in the bundle 1 essentially correspond to the corresponding fittings located in the work machine. In this way, the work of the operator providing the connection can be facilitated.

In fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic side view of an element of the kit. As can be seen, in some embodiments, the bundle 1 is located on a flat support frame 4 so that it has a substantially two-dimensional shape on said support frame. In another embodiment, such as that shown in FIG. 5, the beam is arranged in a three-dimensional shape on the support frame 4. The three-dimensional shape can facilitate the work of joining the beam. The bundle 1 may be held in said three-dimensional shape by a holder(s) 18 located on the support frame 4. The holder 18 may have a simple shape, for example a prismatic shape, which simply lifts a portion of the bundle upward. However, the holder 18 can be shaped to closely match the shape of the beam. It should be noted that the support frame 4 may have a three-dimensional surface consistent with the shape of the beam.

In fig. 6a illustrates a method for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine, and FIG. 6b illustrates in a schematic side view a step of the method illustrated in FIG. 6a.

The work machine W (shown as a dotted line) can be any type of general purpose vehicle, such as a tractor, truck, agricultural machine, forestry machine, etc. According to an aspect of the invention, the work machine is a mining machine or a construction machine. In mines, such as mines and open-pit mines, as well as in other production facilities, various types of working machines are used. A work machine has one or more work devices. For example, a mining machine may be equipped with work device(s) that perform a mining task at the work site. For example, a mining machine or construction machine may be a rock drilling rig, a tunnel boring machine, a tunnel boring machine, an open pit drilling machine, a rock bolting or strengthening machine, a rock removal machine, a tunnel boring machine. deep boreholes, explosives charging machine, loader, vehicle, loading or delivery machine, adit arching or netting machines, concrete shotcrete machine, crusher or measuring machine.

According to one aspect, a method for replacing a hydraulic attachment of a work machine includes step 601 of moving the assembly 100 discussed herein to a position in close proximity to the work machine W. In an embodiment, the entire assembly 100 is moved at one time, that is, all bundles 1 located in container 6. This method is effective for moving, but requires a fairly large space around the working machine. In another embodiment, the set 100 is moved along one support frame at a time. This allows replacement work to be carried out in very narrow or confined spaces, such as a narrow adit.

The proposed method also includes a step 602 in which the support frame 4 with the bundle 1 attached thereto is positioned so that the connectors 3 are in close proximity to the corresponding mating connector 11 of the work machine W and, if the bundle contains at least one clamp, thus so that the clamp(s) are located near the corresponding clamp location 12 in the work machine. This step 602 may include rotating the support frame from a horizontal position to a more vertical position. Then, in step 603, the connectors 3 are attached to said corresponding mating connectors 11, and in step 605, the fastening means 5 for attaching the bundle to the support frame 4 are released at appropriate process steps, during or after said step 603 of attaching the connectors.

According to an embodiment of the method in which the assembly includes at least one clip 8, the at least one clip is attached in step 604 to a corresponding clip location 12 in the work machine at appropriate steps of the method, before, during or after said step 603 of attaching the connectors .

EXAMPLE

During the hose tooling replacement work, the tooling in the boom of a large mine drilling machine was replaced. The kit and method presented in this description reduced the time of these works by approximately 80% compared to the known method, which does not use the proposed kit.

The invention is not limited solely to the embodiments described above; on the contrary, numerous changes are possible without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. Within the framework of the inventive concept, features of different embodiments and applications can be used in combination, or in place of features of another embodiment or application.

The drawings and related description are intended solely to illustrate the idea of the invention. The invention may be modified in detail within the scope of the inventive idea as defined in the following claims.

LEGEND

1 bunch

2 hydraulic hose

3 connector

4 support frame

5 detachable fasteners

6 container

7 fastening device

8 clamp

9 pneumatic hose

10 electrical cable

11 mating connector

12 clamp location

13 stand

14 support structure

15 accessories

16 documentation

17 handle

18 holder

19 cover

20 lubrication hose

100 set

601-605 method steps

W working machine

Claims (23)

1. Spare kit (100) for the working machine, containing at least one bundle (1) of hydraulic hoses (2), containing at least two hydraulic hoses (2), connectors (3) intended for connection to the working machine and located at the ends of the hydraulic hoses (2), wherein said set (100) further comprises at least two support frames (4), each of which contains at least one detachable fastening means (5) configured to secure the bundle (1) to the support frame (4) and hold said beam on said frame (4) maintaining a shape corresponding to the shape of the beam in the state when the beam is attached to the working machine (W), characterized in that the support frames (4) and the hose bundle (1) attached to them are located so that they can be removed in the container (6) in the order of use. 2. The kit according to claim 1, in which the container (6) is a box. 3. The kit according to claim 1, in which the container contains three support frames (4). 4. The set according to claim 3, in which the support frames (4) are arranged one on top of the other in such a way that the bundle (1), which is to be attached first in the working machine, lies in the container (6) at the very top. 5. The set according to claim 1, in which the support frames (4) are located side by side. 6. A set according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support frame (4) is a plate such as a wooden board. 7. The kit according to any of the previous paragraphs, containing a fastening device (7) designed to prevent mutual sliding of the hydraulic hoses (2) in the bundle (1). 8. The kit according to claim 7, in which the fastening device (7) contains a spiral element. 9. A kit according to any of the preceding paragraphs, containing at least one clamp (8) for securing the hose bundle in the working machine. 10. The kit according to any of the previous paragraphs, in which the bundle (1) additionally contains at least one pneumatic hose (9). 11. The kit according to any of the preceding paragraphs, in which the bundle (1) additionally contains at least one lubricating hose (20). 12. A set according to any of the preceding paragraphs, in which the bundle (1) additionally contains at least one electrical cable (10). 13. A method for replacing the hydraulic equipment of a working machine, including movement (601) of the set (100) according to any one of claims. 1-9 to a position in close proximity to the working machine (W), arrangement (602) of the support frame (4) with the beam (1) attached to it in such a way that the connectors (3) are next to the corresponding mating connectors (11) of the working machine, attaching (603) connectors (3) to corresponding mating connectors (11), and releasing (605) the fastening means (5), configured to secure the bundle to the support frame (4), before or after said attachment (603) of the connectors. 14. The method according to claim 13, in which the specified set contains at least one clamp (8) for securing the bundle of hoses in the working machine, and in the specified method at the stage of positioning (602) the support frame (4) with the bundle ( 1) placing said at least one clamp (8) next to the corresponding clamp location (12) in the working machine, wherein the method additionally attaches (604) said at least one clamp (8) to the corresponding clamp location (12).

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