WO2016187650A1 - A transport system for bulk ores - Google Patents
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- WO2016187650A1 WO2016187650A1 PCT/AU2016/000182 AU2016000182W WO2016187650A1 WO 2016187650 A1 WO2016187650 A1 WO 2016187650A1 AU 2016000182 W AU2016000182 W AU 2016000182W WO 2016187650 A1 WO2016187650 A1 WO 2016187650A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B61—RAILWAYS
- B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B61B3/00—Elevated railway systems with suspended vehicles
- B61B3/02—Elevated railway systems with suspended vehicles with self-propelled vehicles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B61—RAILWAYS
- B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B61B13/00—Other railway systems
- B61B13/04—Monorail systems
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
- E01B23/00—Easily dismountable or movable tracks, e.g. temporary railways; Details specially adapted therefor
- E01B23/02—Tracks for light railways, e.g. for field, colliery, or mine use
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
- E01B25/00—Tracks for special kinds of railways
- E01B25/22—Tracks for railways with the vehicle suspended from rigid supporting rails
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- the present disclosure relates to a transport system for bulk ores, although its application is not so limited. In a particular form the present disclosure relates to an elevated railway system.
- an elevated railway system comprising an elevated beam supporting a plurality of tracks, the system further comprising at least one carriage which is free to run along its respective track, but which is retained by the track so as to prevent departure of the carriage from the track.
- an elevated railway system comprising a plurality of track segment assemblies joined end to end, where each track segment comprises an elevated beam supporting a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of legs for supporting the beam in its elevated position, the system further comprising at least one carriage which is free to run along its respective track, but which is retained by the track so as to prevent departure of the carriage from the track.
- the beam supports two tracks.
- a first track extends along an upper side of the beam, and a second track extends along an underside of the beam.
- a track extends along either side of the beam.
- the beam supports three tracks.
- the beam comprises at least three sides and a triangular cross-sectional shape.
- at least one track extends along each side of the beam.
- the beam comprises four sides and a square cross-sectional shape, and so on.
- the beam comprises a hollow section, and utilities such as (but not necessarily limited to) pipelines (for gas, oil or water) or cables (for power or telecommunications) are routed through the beam.
- utilities such as (but not necessarily limited to) pipelines (for gas, oil or water) or cables (for power or telecommunications) are routed through the beam.
- the system is comprised of a plurality of track segment assemblies joined end to end.
- the track segments are joined by a joining means.
- this joining means is adapted to dampen vibrations.
- each track segment assembly is adapted for end to end connection to a further track segment assembly.
- at least the beam of each track segment assembly is so adapted.
- each track segment assembly comprises a plurality of legs for supporting the beam in its elevated position.
- each of the legs is length adjustable.
- each leg comprises at least a pair of telescoping segments to provide length adjustment.
- each leg comprises a base assembly pivotally attached to a lower leg segment to compensate for uneven ground.
- each base assembly comprises a foot and an anchor arrangement for anchoring the foot to the ground.
- each leg is adapted to be filled with a ballast once positioned.
- this ballast is concrete.
- Alternatives include earth, sand, gravel or water.
- each carriage comprises at least one wheel assembly, where each wheel assembly is free to run along its respective rail, but is retained by the rail so as to prevent departure of the wheel assembly from the rail.
- each carriage comprises motive (i.e. drive) means.
- motive i.e. drive
- only certain carriages will comprise drive means, and other carriages will comprise no such means.
- the motive means is electrically powered, and comprises one or more electric motors.
- the electric power from the motive means is supplied, at least in part, by a solar power derived supply.
- this solar power derived supply employs photovoltaics. Electric power not derived from solar power, could be derived from mains power or generators.
- the carriage comprises an enclosed container comprising a hatch via which the container can be loaded and unloaded.
- a container would be suitable for bulk materials such as ores or grains.
- the carriage comprises a cage body.
- the carriage is configured to carry passengers.
- each carriage comprises means via which it can be remotely and wirelessly controlled to run along its respective track.
- a track segment assembly adapted for end to end connection with a further track segment assembly to form an elevated track system, the track segment assembly comprising a beam supporting at least one track, and a plurality of legs for supporting the beam in an elevated position.
- an elevated railway system comprising a plurality of track segment assemblies joined end to end, where each track segment assembly is adapted for end to end connection with a further track segment assembly, and comprises a beam supporting at least one track, and a plurality of legs for supporting the beam in an elevated position.
- each track segment assembly comprises an elevated beam supporting a plurality of tracks, a plurality of legs for supporting the beam in its elevated position, and wherein each track segment assembly is adapted for end to end connection with a further track segment assembly, the method comprising the steps of manufacturing the track segment assemblies, transporting these to an installation site, and then joining the track segment assemblies end to end.
- the method comprises the further step of adjusting a length of each of the legs.
- the method comprises the further step of securing the legs with respect to the ground.
- Figure 1 is an isometric view of a track segment assembly for an elevated track system, according to a first embodiment
- Figure 2 is an end view of the track segment assembly of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is an isometric view of a track segment assembly for an elevated track system, according to a second embodiment
- Figure 4 is a side view of the track segment assembly of Figure 3; and [0047] Figure 5 is an end view of the track segment assembly of Figure 3.
- the segment assembly 10 comprises an elevated beam 20, and three (3) sets (in this embodiment) of legs 30 for supporting the beam 20 in its elevated position above the ground. At least one diagonal brace 50 extends between each leg 30 and the beam 20 to provide strength and rigidity.
- Each leg 30 comprises at least a pair of telescoping segments 30a and 30b of rectangular hollow section to provide length adjustment, and a base assembly 40 pivotally attached to the lower leg segment 30b to compensate for uneven ground.
- Each base assembly 40 comprises a foot 42 (see Figure 2) and an anchor arrangement 44 for anchoring the foot 42 to the ground.
- each anchor arrangement 44 comprises a pair of screw piles 46, each of which is securable with respect to its respective foot 42.
- the beam 20 comprises a triangular (equilateral) hollow section with three sides 22, and a space frame structure of high specific strength.
- Each side 22 of the beam comprises a track 60, which extends along the beam 20.
- Each track 60 comprises a pair of parallel, spaced apart rails 62.
- a pipeline segment (not visible) extends through the triangular hollow section of the beam 20.
- the elevated railway system comprises carriages 100 and 150.
- Each carriage 100 and 150 is free to run along its respective track 60, but is retained by the track 60 so as to prevent departure of the carriage 100 from the track 60.
- Each carnage 100 and 150 comprises a body 102 ( 152 in the case of carriage 150) of a generally rectilinear planform, and an undercarriage 104. Bodies 102 and 152 are interchangeable.
- Carriage 100 is configured to carry ores, and so the body 102 comprises an enclosed ore container comprising a top hatch via which the container can be loaded and unloaded.
- Carriage 150 is configured to carry objects of irregular shape, such as lengths of material (such as pipe or structural members), which can be passed through and secured (such as by lashing) to its cage body 152.
- objects of irregular shape such as lengths of material (such as pipe or structural members), which can be passed through and secured (such as by lashing) to its cage body 152.
- a carriage may be configured to carry passengers, or even cargo of a different type.
- the undercarriage 104 comprises a wheel assembly 1 10 located at or near each corner of the body 102 planform. Each wheel assembly 1 10 is free to run along its respective rail 62, but is retained by the rail 62 so as to prevent departure of the wheel assembly 1 10 from the rail 62.
- Each wheel assembly 1 10 depends from a strut assembly 120 which extends between the body 102 and the wheel assembly 1 10.
- Each strut assembly 120 comprises telescoping portions providing suspension for the body 102, and a motor and brake assembly 130 for its respective wheel assembly 1 10.
- Each carriage 100 and 150 may comprise means via which it can be remotely and wirelessly controlled to run along its respective track 60.
- This means may comprise one or more of a control system, sensors, such as cameras or proximity sensors, and means for receiving control signals.
- Each carriage 100 and 150 can be physically linked to a carriage 100 or 150 on an adjacent track (i.e. a track on another side of the beam) so that these travel together (e.g. as a group of three as illustrated in Figure 1 ), and/or linked with other carriages on the same track (i.e. a track on the same side of the beam) to form a train of carnages.
- an adjacent track i.e. a track on another side of the beam
- other carriages on the same track i.e. a track on the same side of the beam
- the track segment assemblies 10 may be manufactured, transported to an installation site, and a rail system formed by joining a plurality of the track segment assemblies 10 end to end.
- ends of the beam 20 and pipeline segment are adapted to effect such a connection. They may be so adapted by way of comprising male and female portions which are adapted to interlock.
- a segment assembly 10 When a segment assembly 10 is to be set in position, its screw piles 46 are driven into the ground, and then the legs 30 are secured to these (such as by bolting or welding). The length of each leg 30 is adjusted and set as required, and then the leg 30 is filled with concrete (the legs 30 are hollow prior to this for ease of transport). To this end, a carriage comprising a cement batching plant with a concrete mixer and pump may be employed to facilitate this.
- the segment assembly 200 comprises an elevated beam 20, and two (2) sets (in this embodiment) of legs 30 for supporting the beam 20 in its elevated position above the ground. At least one diagonal brace 50 extends between each leg 30 and the beam 20 to provide strength and rigidity.
- the beam 20 comprises a rectilinear hollow section of a strong but lightweight triangulated space frame type construction, and supports a first track extending along an upper side of the beam, and a second track extends along an underside of the beam.
- Each track 60 comprises a pair of parallel, spaced apart rails (not shown), but similar to those of the embodiment above.
- a pipeline segment extends through the rectilinear hollow section of the beam 20.
- Figures 3 through 5 further illustrate a carriage 160 comprising an undercarriage 104 configured to support an ISO container 162 by releasable means, such as means adapted to engage the corner fittings of the ISO container 162.
- the elevated railway system disclosed herein is a useful alternative to known transport systems, which is relatively quick and easy to install, which facilitates quick change of worn or damaged segments, and which is relatively quick and easy to remove if it is no longer required.
- the multi-track configuration means that even if one track is unserviceable or undergoing maintenance, at least one other track may remain in service.
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