WO2014019010A1 - Procédé et système de fourniture d'une pièce de grande échelle - Google Patents

Procédé et système de fourniture d'une pièce de grande échelle Download PDF

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WO2014019010A1
WO2014019010A1 PCT/AU2012/001148 AU2012001148W WO2014019010A1 WO 2014019010 A1 WO2014019010 A1 WO 2014019010A1 AU 2012001148 W AU2012001148 W AU 2012001148W WO 2014019010 A1 WO2014019010 A1 WO 2014019010A1
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David Gillard
Richard Andrew BURNS
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Bradken Resources Pty Limited
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P1/00—Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
    • B60P1/04—Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load-transporting element
    • B60P1/28—Tipping body constructions
    • B60P1/283—Elements of tipping devices
    • B60P1/286—Loading buckets

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  • the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing large scale components for assembly on site.
  • Disclosed in some forms is a method of supplying a large scale component, the method comprising providing a plurality of component sections, each component section being configured to fit in a container; locating the component sections in a plurality of containers for transportation to a site;
  • a modular system for assembly of a large scale component comprising a plurality of component sections, each section being configured to fit in a container for transportation to a site, the component sections being adapted for on-site assembly to form at least a substantial portion of the large scale component.
  • the large scale component is of a size that it is not capable of being transported in a standard transportation container.
  • the method and system is described primarily for purposes of transporting and assembling a large scale component in the form of equipment such as truck trays, used commonly in mining and has significant benefit in that application due to the size of the components and difficulties in accessing many mine sites.
  • the method and system can be used in alternative large scale components and alternative applications .
  • a truck bed comprising a floor and side walls, wherein the truck bed is formed from a plurality of sections that are arranged to be assembled onsite to allow for containerised transportation of the truck bed in a disassembled state.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a large scale component in situ in containers in one embodiment of the disclosure
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the containers of Fig. 1 oriented for assembly;
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly;
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the large scale components and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly;
  • Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly;
  • Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly;
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of the large scale component and containers of Fig. 1 during assembly;
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective side view of a large scale component in the form of a truck bed;
  • Fig. 11 is a top perspective rear view of the large scale component of Fig. 10;
  • Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the component sections of one embodiment of the disclosure prior to assembly;
  • Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the component sections of Fig. 12 during assembly;
  • Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the component sections of Fig. 12 during assembly
  • Fig. 15 is a perspective view of the component sections of Fig. 12 during as embly
  • Fig. 16 is a perspective view of the component sections of Fig. 12 during assembly
  • Fig. 17 is an underside view of an underframe assembly of one embodiment of the disclosure during assembly
  • Fig. 18 is a perspective view of the large scale component of one embodiment of the disclosure during assembly
  • Fig. 19 is a perspective view of the large scale component of the disclosure of Fig. 18 during assembly
  • Fig. 20 is a perspective view of the large scale component of the disclosure of Fig. 18 during assembly
  • Fig. 21 is a perspective view of the large scale component of the disclosure of Fig. 18 during assembly;
  • Fig. 22 is a perspective view of the large scale component of the disclosure of Fig. 18 during assembly;
  • Fig. 23 is a perspective view of the large scale component of the disclosure of Fig. 18 during assembly;
  • Fig. 24 is a perspective view of a pivot assembly of an embodiment of a large scale component .
  • This disclosure is directed generally to a method and system for supplying a large scale component .
  • the method and system are directed toward supplying a large scale component which is configured as a plurality of components for assembly on site.
  • some illustrative embodiments of a method and system for supplying a large scale component allow for ease of transportation. In some forms this will decrease transportation costs. Some illustrative embodiments of the system and method allow for ease of on-site assembly of a large scale component.
  • a system and method for supplying a large scale component 10 comprises a truck bed however it will be clear that other large scale components may be utilised in this method and system.
  • Such large scale components may include but are not limited to rail wagons, truck beds, trailers, containers, demountables , cabins, buildings, vehicle bodies, vehicle cabins or other components of equipment or structures.
  • the large scale component 10 is in a modular form and is divided into, in the illustrated form, at least three component sections 11a, lib and 11c.
  • the large scale component in modular form is divided into two component sections.
  • Each component section is shaped, sized and generally configured to be fitted into a container 13.
  • the components sections are not identical and the individual component section designs are developed with regard to how they will fit within the containers to ensure efficient packing using a minimum number of containers.
  • the component sections for a truck tray comprise right and left side walls, headboard, canopy (2 sections), floor (4 sections) and optional wear plates.
  • the sections of the large scale components prior to assembly comprises 11 major sub-assemblies and 6 minor components. In some forms the sections comprise greater than 10 parts.
  • the containers 13 are standard transportation containers such as those utilized for shipping, rail transportation or truck transportation.
  • the containers 13 are standard transportation containers such as those utilized for shipping, rail transportation or truck transportation.
  • the containers are Standard 40Ft High Cube "Open Top Containers" having interior dimensions of
  • the system and method comprise delivery of the component sections 11a, lib and 11c to a site within the containers.
  • the method may involve orienting the containers 13 for assembly on site.
  • the three containers 13 are located and oriented about an assembly area 14.
  • the three containers 13 are positioned in a spaced apart configuration on each of three sides of the assembly area 14 to facilitate assembly of the large scale embodiment.
  • the method and system further include assembling the large scale component 10 in the assembly area 1 .
  • a floor section 16 of the large scale component 10 is initially assembled in assembly area 14 from component sections delivered in the containers 13.
  • the floor section 16 is assembled from component sections contained in more than one container.
  • the floor is assembled from component sections contained in all three containers 13.
  • left and right wall sections 17 are removed from the containers and positioned with respect of the floor section 16 in the assembly area 14. The wall sections 17 are then engaged with the floor section through alignment elements, connector elements and welding .
  • Fig. 6 depicts the assembly of a head board 18. After positioning the headboard 18 with respect to the floor section 16, the headboard 18 is fitted to the floor section 16 through welding.
  • Fig. 7 shows the assembly of the canopy 19 of the large scale component prior to fitting the canopy 19 to the large scale component 10 as shown in Fig. 8.
  • the canopy 19 is positioned with respect to the headboard 18 through connector elements and is then welded to the headboard 18.
  • Fig. 9 depicts the fitting of wear plates 20 to the large scale component.
  • wear plates 20 are fitted to the floor section 16 and the canopy section 19 of the large scale component.
  • the large scale component 10 is in the form of a truck bed. It is clear, however, that the claimed method and system can be applied to alternative large scale components such as, for example, rail wagons, containers or other large scale components requiring assembly and delivery to a site.
  • Figs 10 and 11 depict the large scale component 10 in the form of a truck bed as assembled.
  • Figs 12 through 23 show a second embodiment of the method and system of the present disclosure.
  • Fig- 12 depicts component sections 31a, 31b and 31c after delivery to a site and prior to assembly into a large scale component. Containers in which the component sections were delivered have been removed.
  • Fig. 13 shows a first step in assembling the large scale component, positioning a first floor section 33 for assembly while positioning underframe components 34 abstracted from component sections 31a, 31b and 31c in preparation for assembly.
  • First floor section 33 was abstracted from one component section 31b.
  • Fig. 14 depicts positioning a second floor section 35 in the form of a lower side section relative to the first floor section 33 for assembly.
  • Second floor section 35 was abstracted from component section 31c.
  • Fig. 15 depicts positioning of a third floor section 36 in the form of a lower side section relative to the first floor section 33 for assembly.
  • Third floor section 36 was abstracted from component section 31a.
  • Alignment elements 37 facilitate alignment of the floor sections with one another for assembly.
  • the alignment elements are in the form of dog wedges however alternative alignment elements such as, for example, pins, dowels, pegs, tabs, protrusions or indentations may be utilised to facilitate alignment.
  • Fig. 16 depicts assembly of the underframe 38 from the underframe components.
  • inner bolsters 39 and outer bolsters 40 are welded to two sills 41 extending parallel to one another and longitudinally with respect to the underframe 38.
  • the sills 41 are positioned spaced apart from one another and centrally on the underframe 38.
  • Minimal underside welding is required to weld the bolsters 39 and 40 to the sills, maintaining a low assembly time and complexity.
  • Hydraulic lifting lugs 44 are positioned on the underframe 38.
  • Fig. 17 depicts positioning a headboard 46 with respect to the large scale component 30.
  • the headboard 46 and the upper surface of the floor section 33, 35, 36 include alignment elements in the form of dog wedges (not illustrated) .
  • the alignment elements include cavities extending therethrough for insertion of a dowel or alternative alignment member (not illustrated) . While the illustrated form includes dog wedges and dowels for alignment of the headboard with the floor section, it will be clear that alternative alignment elements such as for example, pins, flanges, pegs, indentations, bolts etc would be available.
  • Fig. 18 depicts the left and right sides 49 being positioned with respect to the floor sections 35 and 36 and headboard 46. In the illustrated form the sides 49 include slits 51.
  • the headboard 46 includes alignment tabs 52 which in use are adapted to be inserted into the slits 51 to facilitate alignment of the sides 49 with the headboard 46.
  • the sides 49 are secured with dog wedges to provide a secure surface for welding the sides to the headboard 46 and floor sections 35 and 36. While in the illustrated form alignment tabs and slits are utilised to facilitate alignment it will be clear that alternative alignment elements such as, for example, pins, dowels, bolts, wedges can be utilised.
  • Fig. 19 shows canopy components 54 prior to assembly.
  • the canopy components 54 are adapted to be assembled into a canopy 55 on the ground.
  • the canopy components 54 comprise frame components 57 and canopy surface components 58.
  • Fig. 20 depicts the positioning of canopy 55 with respect to the headboard 46.
  • the canopy 55 includes bars 58 which are adapted to be inserted into an opening 60 defined by a bracket 61 located on the headboard 46. While in the illustrated form brackets are utilised to facilitate alignment it will be clear that alternative alignment elements such as, for example, pins, dowels, bolts, wedges can be utilised.
  • Fig. 21 depicts the positioning of canopy struts 64 to the headboard 46 of the large scale component.
  • the canopy struts 64 act to support the canopy 55 in position on the large scale component 30.
  • the canopy struts 64 include upper brackets 65 to facilitate engagement with the canopy 55.
  • the canopy struts further include lower props 66 which are adapted to engage the headboard 46 as best shown in Fig. 22.
  • Fig. 23 shows the fitting of rock deflectors 68 to the side of canopy 55 and to the sides 49.
  • Fig. 24 depicts a pivot assembly 71 adapted to be affixed with the underside of the floor section 16.
  • the pivot assembly is engaged with the underframe 38 in the form of bolsters 39 and sill 41.
  • the pivot assembly 71 comprises aligned apertures 72 acting as a line bore.
  • the apertures 72 must be aligned for use of the pivot assembly 71.
  • the pivot assembly is made as a separate assembly allowing for the high tolerances required to be managed off site prior to containerisation. The lack of stress placed on the large scale component during
  • the large scale truck bed of one embodiment of the disclosure has a rare mass of 38,800kg, and a nominal
  • the containerisation of large scale components for transportation has benefits beyond the ease of transportation of the large scale component.
  • the present disclosure allows for weld joints to be positioned in nominally lower stress locations on the large scale component.
  • the large scale component therefore requires fewer high quality welds on site.
  • the containerised truck tray does not require welding of the bolsters at the end of the tray. Welds can be positioned away from high stress zones. In the illustrated form the welding required no NDE class 4 or NDE class 5 welds. This saves cost and time.
  • chassis rails may move out of parallel.
  • the critical pivot bore is located separately prior to assembly allowing for separate assembly. This also ensures that the line bores align and haven't distorted. In the bulk pack the boring must occur on site.
  • the component sections are supplied with instructions for their assembly.
  • the instructions may be in the form of indicia located on the pieces of the component sections to facilitate assembly.

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L'invention concerne un procédé de fourniture d'une pièce de grande échelle comprenant la fourniture d'une pluralité de sections de pièce; le placement des sections de pièce dans une pluralité de conteneurs pour leur transport; la distribution des sections de pièce pour leur assemblage sur place afin de former au moins une partie importante de la pièce de grande échelle.
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