Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
  • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
  • B66C19/00—Cranes comprising trolleys or crabs running on fixed or movable bridges or gantries
  • B66C19/02—Cranes comprising trolleys or crabs running on fixed or movable bridges or gantries collapsible
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
  • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
  • B66C5/00—Base supporting structures with legs
  • B66C5/02—Fixed or travelling bridges or gantries, i.e. elongated structures of inverted L or of inverted U shape or tripods
  • B66C5/06—Fixed or travelling bridges or gantries, i.e. elongated structures of inverted L or of inverted U shape or tripods with runways or tracks supported for lateral swinging movements
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
  • E21D—SHAFTS; TUNNELS; GALLERIES; LARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS
  • E21D11/00—Lining tunnels, galleries or other underground cavities, e.g. large underground chambers; Linings therefor; Making such linings in situ, e.g. by assembling

Definitions

• the present invention relates to an underground crane system that works in harmony with the changing work area sizes on work sites with limited workspace, ensuring that the materials to be used in the work area are distanced from the ground, are moved toward to the ground, and are transported from one location to another.
• the invention is particularly related to an underground crane system that is suitable for use in closed work areas such as tunnels, channels, pits and similar with space limitations, works in harmony with the work areas of varying sizes in the workplace, ensures that materials of various sizes such as precast panels and railway panels to be used in the work area are safely and quickly distanced from the ground, moved toward to the ground, and carried to a desired location in the work area.
• Carrying/crane systems with different sizes and operating properties are used so as to transport precast elements or panels used during the construction of railways and to place the same on the ground.
• Current carrying/crane systems used in railway construction are generally used for above ground floor or railway installing operations, they are also used in work fields with a width suitable for the operation of the crane system, such as large railway tunnels or bridges.
• transport vehicles containing movement elements suitable for moving on wheels, pallets or rails are used so as to transport railway panels, precast panels or similar materials to a location on the work site.
• the materials that are transported to the appropriate position are taken from said transport vehicle with the help of a line laying machine which contains movement elements suitable to move on wheels, tracks or rails and placed on the ground to form the continuation of the installed railway line.
• a line laying machine which contains movement elements suitable to move on wheels, tracks or rails and placed on the ground to form the continuation of the installed railway line.
• Portal crane systems which are used as an alternative to the known line laying machines, ensures the materials to be used to be transported to a desired location by moving on the rail or directly on the ground so as to be used in work areas with different physical properties. Furthermore, said portal crane systems can be used in work areas with a narrower diameter and limited work area compared to railway tunnels such as metro tunnels.
• the operation/movement of said portal crane systems inside the subway tunnels is very difficult due to the variation of the height distance between the floor and the ceiling in the tunnel along the tunnel, recesses, protrusions and slopes on the floor or the height differences called “super elevation” between the existing laid rails. For this reason, it is not possible to install the rail track efficiently and quickly. Furthermore, negative, and dangerous situations occur such as the electrical elements and the engine being negatively affected by moisture or leaking water in the tunnel and accidents that put the life of the users in danger as a consequence of using electric motors to provide movement in existing portal cranes.
• a portal crane which is suitable for moving on the rail and enables the lifting and transporting of building materials.
• Said portal crane comprises the following; two support elements extending perpendicular to the floor and wheels that enable support elements to move on the rail, elbow element in connection with the support elements and movable in a way to move closer to and away from the floor, holding element that is connected to the elbow element with the help of steel ropes and ensures holding the building materials and rollers that allow the wire rope to be wound or unwound on the steel rope so as to move the holding element in a vertical axis to the ground.
• it also comprises a control element that ensures to control the portal crane by a computer.
• an underground crane system which is particularly suitable for use in tunnels with varying height values perpendicular to the ground, ensures safe and proper lowering of the transported material to the ground by advancing without being affected by recesses, protrusions or slopes on the ground and at the same time works safely without being affected by external factors such as moisture and water leakage in the tunnel, is required to be developed.
• the present invention is related to an underground crane system which fulfills the abovementioned requirements, eliminates all disadvantages, and brings some additional advantages.
• the main aim of the inventive underground crane system is to obtain an underground crane system that provides fast and comfortable transportation of materials of different sizes and weights to be used in the work area in tunnels of different physical dimensions by adjusting the height value that extends perpendicular to the floor.
• Another aim of the invention is to obtain an effective underground crane system that provides rapid transportation of the material to be used in the work area by progressing without being affected by the difference in recesses, protrusions, slopes and elevations on the ground or the difference in distance between the rails laid on the ground.
• Another aim of the invention is to obtain an efficient underground crane system that ensures the materials to be used in the work area to be safely placed in the transported location and in different positions.
• Another aim of the invention is to obtain a safe underground crane system that prevents damage to users and the environment without being affected by external factors such as moisture, water leakage in the tunnel during its operation.
• Another aim of the invention is to obtain a portable underground crane system that can be easily transported inside or outside the tunnel.
• the invention is an underground crane system that is suitable for use in tunnels with different opening values extending perpendicular to the ground and enables the material to be used in the work area to be transported from one location to another and moved in two different directions on the axis perpendicular to the floor, comprises the following; at least one body that allows the system elements to be transported, at least one lifting unit that allows material to be hold, lifted away from the ground or lowered closer to the ground; at least two feet that allow the body to be positioned on the ground or on the rail, each of which is adjustable in such a way that the length value is the same or different with the other, extending on the axis perpendicular to the floor; at least two first movement elements that allow the length value of the feet to be adjusted; at least two second movement elements that enable the system to be advanced on the ground or rail; at least one movement unit that provides the energy required to move the lifting unit, first movement element and second movement element; at least one control unit that determines the
• Figure - 1 is a perspective view of the inventive underground crane system.
• Figure - 2 is a section view of the inventive underground crane system.
• Figure - 3 is another section view of the inventive underground crane system.
• Control unit 7a Input element
• the underground crane system whose illustrative view is given in Figure 1 , which is developed with the present invention, is suitable for use in tunnels with different opening values extending perpendicular to the ground and enables the material to be used in the work area to be transported from one location to another and moved in two different directions on the axis perpendicular to the floor, comprises the following; at least one body (1) that extends on the plane parallel to the floor, is suitable for the connection of the system elements on it and enables the elements belonging to the system to be carried, is preferably in the form of a quadrangle; at least one lifting unit (2) that ensures to hold the material connected with the body (1) to be used in the work area, to be lifted away from the ground or lowered by bringing the same closer to the ground, is preferably in the form of a crane; at least two feet (3) each of which extends from the body (1) towards the ground in connection with the body (1), enables the body (1) to be positioned on the ground or rail, adjusts the distance between the body (1) and the floor and is adjustable in
• the underground crane system developed with the present invention, operating the movement unit (6) in accordance with the movement information that is entered by the user to the control unit (7) and determines the distance between the body (1) and the ground and the adjustment of the length values of the legs (3) on the axis extending perpendicular to the ground by means of the first movement elements (4) are provided. Therefore, the distance value between the body (1) and the ground is determined in accordance with the distance value of the tunnel perpendicular to the ground and the underground crane system is provided to advance and operate easily inside the tunnel.
• the body (1) is positioned parallel to the ground without being affected by the recesses, protrusions, slope elevation difference or the distance difference between the rails by means of adjusting the length values of the feet (3) of each of the first movement elements (4) independently from each other.
• a material to be used in the work area is kept and lifted by removing it from the ground again in accordance with the distance information entered into the control unit (7) and by means of the lifting unit (2). It is ensured that the system is advanced on the ground or rail and the material to be used in the work area is moved to a desired location by means of the control unit (7) and the second movement elements (5).
• the material is lowered on the ground to be used after transportation process by means of the control element (7) and the lifting unit (2). Meanwhile, it is ensured that the material is lowered on the ground in a desired position by adjusting the lengths of the legs (3) independently from each other by means of the first movement elements (4).
• the body (1) is approximated to the ground and brought into a form appropriate for easy handling inside or outside the tunnel by adjusting each of the feet (2) to the lowest length value by means of the control unit (7) and the first movement elements (4).
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one movement unit (6) that provides the energy required for the operation of said lifting unit (2), said first movement elements (4) and/or said second movement elements (5), includes a first drive element, preferably an internal combustion diesel engine.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one movement unit (6) that is connected with said first drive element, provides to obtain pressure force for moving said lifting unit (2), said first movement elements (4) and/or said second movement elements (5), enables a fluid material, preferably oil, to be sent to said lifting unit (2), said first movement elements (4) and/or said second movement elements (5), contains at least one pressure element, which is a hydraulic pump.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one control unit (7) comprising at least one input element (7a), preferably a touch screen, that receives movement information entered by the user.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one detection element (8), preferably an angle sensor, which is connected with said control unit (7) and enables the detection of recesses, protrusions, slopes and level difference values on the ground and their transmission to said control unit (7).
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one control unit (7) comprising at least one control element that is preferably a programmable logic control (PLC) that controls the operation of said lifting unit (2), said first movement elements (4) and /or said second movement elements (5) in accordance with the information and/or values received from said input element (7a) and/or said detection element (8).
• PLC programmable logic control
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one storage element (9) that is located on said body (1), is connected with said pressure element and enables said fluid material to be stored.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one cooling element (10) that is located on said body (1) and connected with said storage element (9) and/or said pressure element, ensures cooling of said fluid material.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one fuel storage element (11) that is located on said body (1), connected with said first drive element and stores the fuel required for the operation of said first drive element.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one second drive element (12) which is located on said body (1) and is a generator that enables electricity generation.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one protection element (13) that is located on said body (1), is an electrical panel that provides the positioning and protection of cables and/or electrical elements that provide electrical energy and signal transmission and protection from external factors.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one warning element (14), preferably a signboard, lamp and/or loudspeaker, that provides visual and/or auditory warning of the surrounding users during the operation of said system.
• warning element preferably a signboard, lamp and/or loudspeaker
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one climbing element (15), preferably a telescopic ladder, which is connected with said body (1) and helps the user to climb onto said body (1) from the ground and return to the ground.
• said underground crane system comprises; at least one safety element (16) which is positioned along the edges of said body (1) in such a way that it extends perpendicular to the floor and which is in the form of a guardrail on said body (1) that prevents the user from falling.
• the underground system developed with the present invention is suitable for use in tunnels with varying height values perpendicular to the ground it is ensured that the transported material is lowered to the ground in a safe and desired position without being affected by recesses, protrusions or slopes on the ground. Also, an effective, efficient, practical and safe underground crane system that provides the safety of the users and the environment without being affected by external factors such as moisture, water leakage in the tunnel during its operation is provided.

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