A turnout and overhead rail transport system

Abstract

The application discloses a turnout and an air-rail transportation system, and belongs to the technical field of air-rail transportation. The turnout comprises a turnout body, a main line part and a branch line part, and the first end of the branch line part is connected with one side of the main line part; a curved turnout beam is arranged in a lifting mode at the connection part of the branch line part and the main line part, and is used for switching between a first position and a second position; a straight turnout beam is arranged in a lifting mode at the connection part of the branch line part and the main line part, and is used for switching between the first position and the second position; when the curved turnout beam is located at the first position, the straight turnout beam is located at the second position, one end of the curved turnout beam is connected with the branch line part, and the other end is connected with the main line part; when the curved turnout beam is located at the second position, the straight turnout beam is located at the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam are connected with the main line part. The turnout and the air-rail transportation system are compact in structure, light in self weight, and low in cost.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air rail transportation, in particular to a turnout and an air rail transportation system. BACKGROUND

[0002] The turnout is a line connection device for turning locomotives and vehicles from one track into another track, and is one of the weak links of the track, and is usually laid in large quantities in stations and marshalling yards. With the turnout, the passing capacity of the line can be fully utilized. Even if it is a single-track railway, laying a turnout and building a section of track longer than the length of the train can allow the train to be opened. The turnout plays an important role in the railway line.

[0003] In the prior art, the turnout is divided into a first main line, a second main line and a branch line, the second main line is connected with the branch line, and there is a gap between the second main line and the first main line. When the path needs to be switched, a complete curve turnout and a straight turnout need to be prepared, and then the straight turnout or the main line turnout is pushed into the gap. However, the complete curve turnout and the straight turnout have large volume and heavy weight, which are not convenient to operate. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a turnout and an air rail transportation system, which solves or partially solves the technical problem that in the prior art, when the path needs to be switched, a complete curve turnout and a straight turnout need to be prepared, and then the straight turnout or the main line turnout is pushed into the gap, and the complete curve turnout and the straight turnout have large volume and heavy weight, which are not convenient to operate.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a turnout, which comprises: a turnout body comprising a main line part and a branch line part, a first end of the branch line part being connected with one side of the main line part; a curve turnout beam being provided in a lifting manner at a connection between the branch line part and the main line part to switch between a first position and a second position; a straight turnout beam being provided in a lifting manner at the connection between the branch line part and the main line part to switch between the first position and the second position; wherein, when the curve turnout beam is located at the first position, the straight turnout beam is located at the second position, one end of the curve turnout beam is connected with the branch line part and the other end is connected with the main line part, when the curve turnout beam is located at the second position, the straight turnout beam is located at the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam are connected with the main line part.

[0006] Further, a first through groove is formed at the connection between the branch line part and the main line part, and the curve turnout beam and the straight turnout beam can pass through the first through groove and enter the turnout body.

[0007] Further, the main line part and the branch line part are arranged at an angle.

[0008] Further, the turnout further comprises at least one first locking device and at least one second locking device, fixed ends of the first locking device and the second locking device are arranged on the turnout body; wherein when the curved turnout beam is located at the first position, the moving end of the first locking device is arranged on the top of the curved turnout beam, and the moving end of the second locking device is arranged on the bottom of the straight turnout beam; when the curved turnout beam is located at the second position, the moving end of the first locking device is arranged on the bottom of the curved turnout beam, and the moving end of the second locking device is arranged on the top of the straight turnout beam.

[0009] Further, the turnout further comprises at least one lifting assembly; the lifting assembly comprises: two columns arranged on the turnout body; two support seats respectively slidably arranged on the two columns and switched between a first position and a second position, the curved turnout body beam and the straight turnout body beam are respectively arranged on the two support seats; a lever seat arranged on the turnout body, the lever seat is arranged between the two support seats; a lever, the middle part of the lever is rotatably arranged on the lever seat, and the two sides of the middle part of the lever are respectively slidably connected with the two support seats, so as to convert the rotary motion of the lever into the linear motion of the support seat; wherein when one of the two support seats is located at the first position, the other of the two support seats is located at the second position.

[0010] Further, the two sides of the middle part of the lever are provided with first sliding grooves along the length direction of the lever, and the two support seats are provided with sliding blocks arranged in the first sliding grooves.

[0011] Further, the end of the column away from the turnout body is provided with a fixed pulley; the lifting assembly further comprises a connecting rope, one end of the connecting rope is connected with one of the two support seats, and the other end of the connecting rope is connected with the other of the two support seats through the two fixed pulleys.

[0012] Further, the first end of the branch line part is connected with one side of the main line part to form a first intersection part and a second intersection part, the second end of the branch line part is away from the main line part, the first intersection part is closer to the second end of the branch line part than the second intersection part; the turnout further comprises a swing body swingably arranged at the first intersection part to switch between a third position and a fourth position; wherein the swing body comprises a first curved compensation surface and a first straight compensation surface opposite to the first curved compensation surface, when the curved turnout beam is located at the first position, the swing body is located at the third position, the first curved compensation surface is aligned with the inner surface of the branch line part and the curved turnout beam, and the first straight compensation surface enters the main line part, when the curved turnout beam is located at the second position, the swing body is located at the fourth position, the first curved compensation surface enters the branch line part, and the first straight compensation surface is aligned with the inner surface of the main line part and the straight turnout beam.

[0013] Further, the turnout body is provided with a second through groove and a third through groove opposite to the second through groove, the second through groove is located at the second intersection part; the compensation device further comprises a first compensation member reversibly arranged in the second through groove and a second compensation member reversibly arranged in the third through groove; wherein the first compensation member and the second compensation member both comprise a second curved compensation surface and a second straight compensation surface, when the curved turnout beam is located at the first position, the second curved compensation surface of the first compensation member and the second compensation member enters the turnout body, and when the curved turnout beam is located at the second position, the second straight compensation surface of the first compensation member and the second compensation member enters the turnout body.

[0014] Based on the same inventive concept, the application further provides an empty rail transportation system comprising the turnout.

[0015] The one or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0016] Since the turnout body includes a main line section and a branch line section, with the first end of the branch line section connected to one side of the main line section, the curved turnout beam is vertically mounted at the connection between the branch line section and the main line section, allowing switching between a first position and a second position. Similarly, the straight turnout beam is vertically mounted at the connection between the branch line section and the main line section, allowing switching between a first position and a second position. When the curved turnout beam is in the first position, the straight turnout beam is in the second position, with one end of the curved turnout beam connected to the branch line section and the other end connected to the main line section. When the curved turnout beam is in the second position, the straight turnout beam is in the first position, with both ends connected to the main line section. Therefore, when a vehicle enters the branch line from the main line or vice versa, the curved turnout beam descends into the turnout body, reaching the first position, with one end connected to the branch line section and the other end connected to the main line section. The main line section is connected, and the curved turnout beam guides the vehicle's guide wheels to achieve path switching. At this time, the straight turnout beam is in the second position, meaning that the straight turnout beam rises and leaves the turnout body without interfering with the guidance of the curved turnout beam. When the vehicle is traveling on the main line, the straight turnout beam descends and enters the turnout body, and the straight turnout beam is in the first position. Both ends of the straight turnout beam are connected to the main line section, and the straight turnout beam guides the vehicle's guide wheels to achieve vehicle travel on the main line. At this time, the curved turnout beam is in the second position, meaning that the curved turnout beam is outside the turnout body and does not interfere with the guidance of the straight turnout beam. By raising and lowering the straight and curved turnout beams on the turnout body, the entry and exit of the straight and curved turnout beams within the turnout body are achieved, making the vehicle path switching quick, easy to operate, and compact in structure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the turnout provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a turnout;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the curved turnout beam of a central turnout;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the straight turnout beam of the middle turnout;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Rear view of the middle turnout;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first locking device of the middle turnout;

[0023] Figure 7 forFigure 1 Structure diagram of the lifting assembly of the turnout;

[0024] Figure 8 For Figure 5 Structure diagram of the buffer of the lifting assembly;

[0025] Figure 9 For Figure 1 Structure diagram of the swing body of the turnout;

[0026] Figure 10 For Figure 9 Structure diagram of the swing body in the third position;

[0027] Figure 11 For Figure 9 Structure diagram of the swing body in the fourth position;

[0028] Figure 12 For Figure 1 Structure diagram of the first compensation member of the turnout;

[0029] Figure 13 For Figure 12 Side view of the first compensation member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Referring to Figures 1-5 , the turnout provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a turnout body, a curved turnout beam and a straight turnout beam.

[0031] The turnout body 1 comprises a main line part 1-1 and a branch line part 1-2, and the first end of the branch line part 1-2 is connected to one side of the main line part 1-1.

[0032] The curved turnout beam 2 is arranged at the connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1 in a liftable manner, so as to be switched between a first position and a second position.

[0033] The straight turnout beam 3 is arranged at the connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1 in a liftable manner, so as to be switched between a first position and a second position.

[0034] When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the second position, one end of the curved turnout beam 2 is connected to the branch line part 1-2, and the other end is connected to the main line part 1-1, and when the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam 3 are connected to the main line part 1-1.

[0035] The connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1 is the intersection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1.

[0036] The first position is located inside the turnout body 1, and the second position is located outside the turnout body 1.

[0037] Since the turnout body 1 includes the main line part 1-1 and the branch line part 1-2, the first end of the branch line part 1-2 is connected to one side of the main line part 1-1, the curved turnout beam 2 is arranged in the connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1 in a lifting manner to switch between the first position and the second position, the straight turnout beam 3 is arranged in the connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1 in a lifting manner to switch between the first position and the second position, when the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the second position, one end of the curved turnout beam 2 is connected to the branch line part 1-2, and the other end is connected to the main line part 1-1, when the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam 3 are connected to the main line part 1-1, therefore, when the vehicle is driving from the main line to the branch line or from the branch line to the main line, the curved turnout beam 2 is lowered into the turnout body 1, the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, one end of the curved turnout beam 2 is connected to the branch line part 1-2, and the other end is connected to the main line part 1-1, the guide wheels of the vehicle are guided by the curved turnout beam 2 to realize the switching of the path, at this time, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the second position, that is, the straight turnout beam 3 is lifted and leaves the turnout body 1, and does not interfere with the guidance of the curved turnout beam 2, when the vehicle is driving on the main line, the straight turnout beam 3 is lowered into the turnout body 1, the straight turnout beam 3 is in the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam 3 are connected to the main line part 1-1, the guide wheels of the vehicle are guided by the straight turnout beam 3 to realize the driving of the vehicle on the main line, at this time, the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, that is, the curved turnout beam 2 is outside the turnout body 1, and does not interfere with the guidance of the straight turnout beam 3, the lifting of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 in the turnout body 1 realizes the in-out of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 in the turnout body 1, so that the path switching of the vehicle is fast and convenient to operate, and the structure is compact.

[0038] In the prior art, in order to realize the switching of the path, a complete curved turnout and a straight turnout are prepared, which has high cost, in some embodiments, the curved turnout beam 2 and the straight turnout beam 3 are only needed to realize the switching of the path of the vehicle, and the cost is reduced.

[0039] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the switching of the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam 3 between the first position and the second position, a first through slot 4 is formed at the connection between the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1, and the curved turnout beam 2 and the straight turnout beam 3 can pass through the first through slot 4 to enter the turnout body 1, that is, during the switching of the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam 3 from the second position to the first position, the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam 3 passes through the first through slot 4 to enter the turnout body 1, and during the switching of the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam 3 from the first position to the second position, the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam passes through the first through slot 4 to exit the turnout body 1. In the present embodiment, the first through slot 4 is formed at the top of the turnout body 1.

[0040] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the switching of the path of the vehicle, the main line part 1-1 is arranged at an angle with the branch line part 1-2. In the present embodiment, the included angle between the main line part 1-1 and the branch line part 1-2 can be an acute angle, a right angle or an obtuse angle. However, in order to ensure the smooth switching of the path of the vehicle, preferably, the included angle between the main line part 1-1 and the branch line part 1-2 can be an acute angle.

[0041] Referring to Figure 6 In some embodiments, in order to ensure the stability of the curved turnout beam 2 or the straight turnout beam 3 at the first position and the second position, the turnout further comprises at least one first locking device 5 and at least one second locking device, and the fixed ends of the first locking device and the second locking device are arranged on the turnout body 1. When the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the first position, the acting end of the first locking device 5 is arranged at the top of the curved turnout beam 2, the curved turnout beam 2 is pressed by the acting end of the first locking device 5 to prevent the curved turnout beam 2 from rising, and the position of the curved turnout beam 2 is determined, and the acting end of the second locking device is arranged at the bottom of the straight turnout beam 3, the straight turnout beam 3 is supported by the acting end of the second locking device to prevent the straight turnout beam 3 from descending, and the position of the straight turnout beam 3 is determined. When the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the second position, the acting end of the first locking device 5 is arranged at the bottom of the curved turnout beam 2, the curved turnout beam 2 is supported by the acting end of the first locking device 5 to prevent the curved turnout beam 2 from descending, and the position of the curved turnout beam 2 is determined, and the acting end of the second locking device is arranged at the top of the straight turnout beam 3, the straight turnout beam 3 is pressed by the acting end of the second locking device to prevent the straight turnout beam 3 from rising, and the position of the straight turnout beam 3 is determined. In the present embodiment, the first locking device 5 is opposite to the second locking device.

[0042] It can be understood that when the curved turnout beam 2 switches between the first position and the second position, the acting end of the first locking device 5 is away from the curved turnout beam 2. When the straight turnout beam 3 switches between the first position and the second position, the acting end of the second locking device is away from the straight turnout beam 3.

[0043] In the embodiment, the number of the first locking devices 5 is two, one of the two first locking devices 5 is arranged at the head of the curved turnout beam 2, and the other of the two first locking devices 5 is arranged at the tail of the curved turnout beam 2, so as to ensure the stability of locking the curved turnout beam 2. The number of the second locking devices is two, one of the two second locking devices is arranged at the head of the straight turnout beam 3, and the other of the two second locking devices is arranged at the tail of the straight turnout beam 3, so as to ensure the stability of locking the straight turnout beam 3.

[0044] In the embodiment, the first locking device 5 and the second locking device each comprise an electric push rod 5-1, a driving seat 5-2, a support plate 5-3, a locking rod 5-4 and a locking bar 5-5. The fixed end of the electric push rod 5-1 is fixedly arranged on the turnout body 1. The output end of the electric push rod 5-1 of the first locking device 5 can move in extension and retraction along a direction perpendicular to the curved turnout beam 2, and the output end of the electric push rod of the second locking device can move in extension and retraction along a direction perpendicular to the straight turnout beam 3. The driving seat 5-2 is coaxially connected to the output end of the electric push rod 5-1. The driving seat 5-2 is provided with a sliding hole 5-6, which is arranged obliquely to the central axis of the driving seat 5-2. The support plate 5-3 is fixedly arranged on the turnout body 1 and located above the driving seat 5-2. The support plate 5-3 is provided with a waist-shaped hole 5-7, the length direction of which is perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the output end of the electric push rod 5-1. The upper end of the locking rod 5-4 is slidably arranged in the waist-shaped hole 5-7, and the lower end of the locking rod 5-4 is slidably connected to the sliding hole 5-6. One end of the locking bar 5-5 is connected to the middle part of the locking rod 5-4, and the other end of the locking bar 5-5 extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the extension end of the electric push rod 5-1.

[0045] In the embodiment, the top and bottom of the curved turnout beam 2 are provided with first locking grooves 2-1, and the top and bottom of the straight turnout beam 3 are provided with second locking grooves 3-1. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, the output end of the electric push rod 5-1 of the first locking device 5 is elongated, driving the driving seat 5-2 to move synchronously, driving the locking rod 5-4 to move along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole 5-7, and then driving the other end of the locking rod 5-5 to move towards the curved turnout beam 2, so that the other end of the locking rod 5-5 is inserted into the top first locking groove 2-1 of the curved turnout beam 2, to realize the locking between the turnout body 1 and the curved turnout beam 2, and provide safety during turnout operation. The output end of the electric push rod of the second locking device is elongated, driving the driving seat to move synchronously, driving the locking rod to move along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole, and then driving the other end of the locking rod to move towards the straight turnout beam 3, so that the other end of the locking rod is inserted into the bottom second locking groove 3-1 of the straight turnout beam 3, to realize the locking between the turnout body 1 and the straight turnout beam 3, and provide safety during turnout operation. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the other end of the locking rod 5-5 of the first locking device 5 is inserted into the bottom first locking groove 2-1 of the curved turnout beam 2, to realize the locking between the turnout body 1 and the curved turnout beam 2, and provide safety during turnout operation. The other end of the locking rod of the second locking device is inserted into the top first locking groove 2-1 of the straight turnout beam 3, to realize the locking between the turnout body 1 and the straight turnout beam 3, and provide safety during turnout operation.

[0046] In the embodiment, the support plate 5-3 can be fixedly arranged on the turnout body 1 through a plurality of support columns, and the included angle between the sliding hole 5-6 and the central axis of the driving seat 5-2 can be set according to the moving stroke of the locking rod 5-5, which is not limited in the embodiment.

[0047] Referring to Figure 7 In some embodiments, in order to realize the switching of the curved turnout beam 2 and the straight turnout beam 3 between the first position and the second position, that is, in order to realize the lifting of the curved turnout beam 2 and the straight turnout beam 3, the turnout further comprises at least one lifting assembly 6.

[0048] The lifting assembly 6 comprises a lever seat 6-1, a lever 6-2, two upright columns 6-3 and two support seats 6-4.

[0049] The two upright columns 6-3 are arranged on the turnout body 1.

[0050] The two support seats 6-4 are respectively slidably arranged on the two upright columns 6-3, and the curved turnout beam 2 and the straight turnout beam 3 are respectively arranged on the two support seats 6-4.

[0051] The lever seat 6-1 is arranged on the turnout body 1, and the lever seat 6-1 is arranged between the two support seats 6-4.

[0052] The middle part of the lever 6-2 is rotatably arranged on the lever seat 6-1, and the two sides of the middle part of the lever 6-2 are respectively slidably connected with the two support seats 6-4, so as to convert the rotary motion of the lever 6-2 into the linear motion of the support seat 6-4.

[0053] Among them, when one of the two support seats 6-4 is in the first position, the other of the two support seats 6-4 is in the second position.

[0054] The two vertical columns 6-3 are oppositely arranged.

[0055] The two support seats 6-4 are oppositely arranged and arranged between the two vertical columns 6-3.

[0056] In this embodiment, the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 are respectively arranged on the two support seats 6-4, when the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 are to be replaced, the lever 6-2 is rotated on the lever seat 6-1, the rotary motion of the lever 6-2 is converted into the linear motion of the support seat, the two support seats 6-4 are respectively slid on the corresponding vertical columns, one of the two support seats 6-4 is raised, and the other is lowered, that is, the raising and lowering of the two support seats 6-4 are carried out at the same time, which ensures the synchronization of the action of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2, that is, when one of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 is lowered to the working position, the other is raised to the storage position, which is convenient for operation, improves the work efficiency and reduces the replacement time.

[0057] In the prior art, due to the large mass of the curved turnout body and the straight turnout body, it is difficult to move and stop during replacement. In some embodiments, the two sides of the middle part of the lever 6-2 are respectively slidably connected with the two support seats 6-4, so as to realize the gravity balance, the running resistance is small, and the driving force is only required to be greater than the running inertia force and the friction between the vertical column and the support seat, so as to make the support seat act.

[0058] In some embodiments, in order to convert the rotary motion of the lever 6-2 into the linear motion of the support seat 6-4, the first sliding groove is arranged on the two sides of the middle part of the lever 6-2 along the length direction of the lever 6-2, and the sliding block is arranged on the two support seats 6-4 and arranged in the first sliding groove.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the lever 6-2 rotates, the sliding block slides in the first sliding groove, so as to avoid the interference of the lever 6-2 with the lifting of the support seat 6-4.

[0060] In the embodiment, in order to facilitate the sliding of the sliding block in the first sliding groove, a rotating pulley 6-5 is rotatably arranged on the support base 6-4, and the sliding block is arranged on the rotating pulley 6-5, that is, when the sliding block slides in the first sliding groove, the rotating pulley 6-5 drives the sliding block to rotate, thereby reducing the friction of the sliding block in the first sliding groove, so as to facilitate the lifting of the support base 6-4.

[0061] In some embodiments, in order to realize the rotation of the lever 6-2 on the lever base 6-1, the lifting device further comprises a driving assembly 6. The fixed end of the driving assembly 6 is hinged to the turnout body 1, the action end of the driving assembly 6 is hinged to the lever 6-2, and is arranged between the lever base 6-1 and one of the two support bases 6-4.

[0062] In the embodiment, when the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 are to be replaced, the first driving assembly 6-6 is started, and the action end of the first driving assembly 6-6 drives the lever 6-2 to rotate on the lever base 6-1, so as to realize that the lever 6-2 drives the two support bases 6-4 to act on the two vertical columns 6-3, respectively.

[0063] In the embodiment, the first driving assembly 6-6 comprises a mounting base 6-61 and a first driver 6-62.

[0064] The mounting base 6-61 is fixedly arranged on the turnout body 1.

[0065] The first driver 6-62 is hinged to the mounting base 6-61, the action end of the first driver 6-62 is hinged to the lever 6-2, and is arranged between the lever base 6-1 and one of the two support bases 6-4. In the embodiment, the first driver 6-62 can be an electric cylinder.

[0066] In the embodiment, when the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 are to be replaced, the first driver 6-62 is started, and the action end of the first driver 6-62 drives the lever 6-2 to rotate on the lever base 6-1, so as to realize that the lever 6-2 drives the two support bases 6-4 to act on the two vertical columns 6-3, respectively.

[0067] Of course, in other embodiments, the first driving assembly 6-6 can also comprise a motor, the fixed end of the motor is arranged on the lever base 6-1, and the action end of the motor is connected to the middle part of the lever 6-2. When the motor is started, the action end of the motor can also drive the lever 6-2 to rotate. However, compared with the motor, the electric cylinder has high precision, long service life, high speed, and low maintenance cost, and therefore, preferably, the first driver 6-62 of the first driving assembly 6-1 adopts the electric cylinder.

[0068] In existing technologies, due to the large mass of curved and straight turnout bodies, two sets of motors are required to drive the curved and straight turnout bodies respectively. Each set of motors consists of multiple motors, resulting in high costs. However, this application only requires a first driver to drive the lever 6-2 to rotate, saving costs.

[0069] In some embodiments, for safety reasons, a fixed pulley 6-7 is provided at the end of the column 6-3 away from the turnout. The lifting device also includes a connecting rope 6-8, one end of which is connected to one of the two support seats 6-4, and the other end is wound around the two fixed pulleys 6-7 and connected to the other support seat 6-4. The fixed pulleys 6-7 ensure smooth lifting of the two support seats 6-4. That is, when the lever 6-2 fails, the connecting rope 6-8 pulls the two support seats 6-4 to prevent them from falling at the same time and ensure equipment safety.

[0070] Meanwhile, since the two ends of the connecting rope 6-8 are connected to the two support seats 6-4 respectively, the gravity of the two ends of the lever 6-2 is further balanced, the running resistance is small, and the driving force only needs to be greater than the running inertial force and the friction between the column and the support seat to make the support seat move.

[0071] In some embodiments, to reduce the driving force, a second sliding groove is provided on the support base 6-4, and a slide rail 6-9 is provided on the column 6-3. The slide rail 6-9 is disposed within the second sliding groove. When the support base 6-4 performs lifting and lowering movements, the second sliding groove slides on the slide rail 6-9, which can improve the motion accuracy and withstand loads in all directions. In this embodiment, the slide rail 6-9 is a linear guide rail and is arranged in the vertical direction, which can improve the motion accuracy.

[0072] See Figure 8 In some embodiments, buffer seats 6-10 are provided on the support seats 6-4 of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 to facilitate installation. The buffer seats 6-10 support the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2. A buffer seat 6-10 of appropriate size can be selected as needed to facilitate adjustment of the installation dimensions of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2, reducing installation difficulty. In this embodiment, the buffer seat 6-10 can be made of rubber.

[0073] In this embodiment, in order to ensure the stability of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2, the cross-sectional shape of the buffer seat 6-10 can be "I" shaped.

[0074] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the stability of the action of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2, the number of lifting assemblies 2 is two, and the two lifting assemblies 2 are arranged at intervals. In this embodiment, the head and tail of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2 are respectively arranged on the two lifting devices 2, so as to ensure the consistency of the action of the two ends of the straight turnout beam 3 and the curved turnout beam 2.

[0075] Referring to Figures 9-11 In some embodiments, the first end of the branch line part 1-2 is connected with one side of the main line part 1-1, forming a first intersection part and a second intersection part, and the second end of the branch line part 1-2 is away from the main line part 1-1, and the first intersection part is closer to the second end of the branch line part 1-2 than the second intersection part. The turnout further comprises:

[0076] The swing body 7 is swingably arranged at the first intersection part 1-3 to switch between the third position and the fourth position.

[0077] The swing body 7 comprises a first curved compensation surface 7-1 and a first straight compensation surface 7-2 opposite to the first curved compensation surface 7-1. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, the swing body 7 is in the third position, the first curved compensation surface 7-1 is aligned with the inner surface of the branch line part 1-2 and the curved turnout beam 2, and the first straight compensation surface 7-2 enters the main line part 1-1. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the swing body 7 is in the fourth position, the first curved compensation surface 7-1 enters the branch line part 1-2, and the first straight compensation surface 7-2 is aligned with the inner surface of the main line part 1-1 and the straight turnout beam 3.

[0078] In the embodiment, the sharp corner at the first intersection 1-3 is removed and the swing body 7 fills the gap. When the vehicle enters the branch line section 1-2 from the main line section 1-1 or enters the main line section 1-1 from the branch line section 1-2, the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the first position, and at the same time, the swing body 7 swings at the first intersection 1-3 to make the swing body 7 located at the third position, and the first curved compensation surface 7-1 is aligned with the inner surface of the branch line section 1-2 and the curved turnout beam 2, that is, one end of the first curved compensation surface 7-1 is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail of the branch line section 1-2, and the other end is aligned with the curved turnout beam 2, so that the curved turnout beam 2 and the guide rail of the branch line section 1-2 are smoothly connected without sharp corners, avoiding damage to the guide wheels, and at the same time, the guide wheels are supported by the first curved compensation surface 7-1, avoiding vehicle body vibration and ensuring wheel safety. The first straight compensation surface 7-2 enters the main line section 1-1 to avoid, and when the vehicle travels on the main line section 1-1, the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the second position, and at the same time, the swing body 7 swings at the first intersection 1-3 to make the swing body 7 located at the fourth position, and the first straight compensation surface 7-2 is aligned with the inner surface of the main line section 1-1 and the straight turnout beam 3, that is, one end of the first straight compensation surface 7-2 is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail of the main line section 1-1, and the other end is aligned with the straight turnout beam 2, so that the straight turnout beam 2 and the guide rail of the main line section 1-1 are smoothly connected without sharp corners, avoiding damage to the guide wheels, and at the same time, the guide wheels are supported by the first straight compensation surface 7-2, avoiding vehicle body vibration and ensuring wheel safety. The first curved compensation surface 7-1 enters the branch line section 1-2 to avoid, realizing smooth conversion of the turnout body 1 between the main line and the branch line, and meeting the safe, reliable and stable operation of the freight vehicle.

[0079] In some embodiments, in order to realize the alignment of the first straight compensation surface 7-2 with the inner surface of the main line section 1-1 or the alignment of the first curved compensation surface 7-1 with the inner surface of the branch line section 1-2, a limiting groove 7-3 is formed on the end face of the swing body 7 towards the first intersection 1-3, that is, the limiting groove 7-3 is formed on the bottom of the swing body 7, and a limiting piece 8 is arranged on the first intersection 1-3 and located in the limiting groove 7-3. The limiting groove 7-3 includes a first face 7-31 and a second face 7-32 opposite to the first face 7-31. When the swing body 7 is located at the first position, the first face 7-31 abuts against the limiting piece 8, and when the swing body 7 is located at the second position, the second face 7-32 abuts against the limiting piece 8.

[0080] In the embodiment, when the swing body 7 is located at the first position, the first face 7-31 of the limiting groove 7-3 is in abutment with the limiting member 8, the first face 7-31 of the limiting groove 7-3 is pressed against the limiting member 8 by the limiting member 8 to limit the position of the swing body 7, and when the vehicle is running, the guide wheel always presses the first face 7-31 of the swing body 7 against the limiting member 8 to ensure the position of the swing body 7. At this time, since there is no vehicle passing through the position opposite to the branch line part 1-2 relative to the main line part 1-1, the first straight compensation face 7-2 enters the main line part 1-1 to avoid, so as to ensure the thickness of the swing body 7 and improve the structural strength of the swing body 7. When the swing body 7 is located at the second position, the second face 7-32 of the limiting groove 7-3 is in abutment with the limiting member 8, the second face 7-32 of the limiting groove 7-3 is pressed against the limiting member 8 by the limiting member 8 to limit the position of the swing body 7, and when the vehicle is running, the guide wheel always presses the second face 7-32 of the swing body 7 against the limiting member 8 to ensure the position of the swing body 7. At this time, since there is no vehicle passing through the branch line part 1-2, the first curved compensation face 7-1 enters the branch line part 1-2 to avoid, so as to ensure the thickness of the swing body 7 and improve the structural strength of the swing body 7.

[0081] In the embodiment, in order to ensure the free swing of the swing body 7, the width of the limiting groove 7-3 is greater than the thickness of the limiting member 8, that is, the width of the limiting groove 7-3 is the swing stroke of the swing body 7, and the swing body 7 is limited by the limiting member 8 to ensure the position of the swing body 7.

[0082] In some embodiments, the compensation device further comprises a second driving assembly 9 for driving the swing of the swing body 7, and the swing body 7 is driven to rotate by the second driving assembly 9.

[0083] In the embodiment, the second driving assembly 9 comprises a first support 9-1, a second driver 9-2 and a second support 9-3.

[0084] The first support 9-1 is arranged on the turnout body 1. In the embodiment, the first support 9-1 can be fixedly arranged on the turnout body 1 by welding.

[0085] The fixed end of the second driver 9-2 is hingedly connected with the first support 9-1, and the action end of the second driver 9-2 is hingedly connected with the middle part of the swing body 7. In the embodiment, the second driver 9-2 can be an electric cylinder.

[0086] The second support 9-3 is arranged on the turnout body 1, and the end of the swing body 7 away from the first intersection part 1-3 is rotatably arranged on the second support 9-3. In the embodiment, the end of the swing body 7 away from the first intersection part 1-3 is arranged on the second support 9-3 through a rotating shaft.

[0087] In the embodiment, when the swing body 7 needs to be driven to swing, the second driver 9-2 is started, and the swing body 7 is pushed or pulled on the second support 9-3 to swing, so as to switch the swing body 7 between the first position and the second position.

[0088] Of course, in other embodiments, the second driving assembly 9 can be an electric motor, the fixed end of the electric motor is fixed on the turnout body 1, and the moving end of the electric motor is connected with the end of the swing body 7 away from the first intersection 1-3. The rotation of the moving end of the electric motor can also drive the swing body 7 to swing. However, compared with the electric motor, the electric cylinder has high precision, long service life, high speed, and low maintenance cost, and therefore, preferably, the second driver 9-2 of the second driving assembly 9 is an electric cylinder.

[0089] In the embodiment, in order to realize smooth swing of the swing body 7, the fourth through slot 1-5 is arranged on the turnout body 1 and communicates with the first through slot 4, and the swing body 7 is connected with the moving end of the second driver 9-2, wherein the fourth through slot 1-5 is opposite to the first intersection 1-3.

[0090] In the embodiment, the swing body 7 is composed of the first swing part 7-4 and the second swing part 7-5, the first swing part 7-4 is connected with the second swing part 7-5 through the fourth through slot 1-5, the end of the first swing part 7-4 away from the second swing part 7-5 is rotatably arranged on the second support 9-3, and the thickness of the first swing part 7-4 is less than the thickness of the second swing part 7-5, so as to improve the structural strength of the second swing part 7-5 and ensure the stability of the second swing part 7-5 supporting the guide wheel. At the same time, the thickness of the first swing part 7-4 is less than the width of the fourth through slot 1-5, so as to ensure smooth swing of the first swing part 7-4 and ensure that the first swing part 7-4 can drive the second swing part 7-5 to switch between the first position and the second position. The cross-sectional shape of the first swing part 7-4 and the second swing part 7-5 can be trapezoidal.

[0091] Referring to Figures 12-13 In some embodiments, the turnout body 1 is provided with the second through slot 1-6 and the third through slot opposite to the second through slot 1-6, and the second through slot 1-6 is located at the second intersection. The compensation device further comprises a first compensation member 10 and a second compensation member 11.

[0092] The first compensation member 10 is reversibly arranged in the second through slot 1-6.

[0093] The second compensation member 11 is reversibly arranged in the third through slot.

[0094] The first compensation member 10 and the second compensation member 11 each comprise a second curved compensation surface 10-1 and a second straight compensation surface 10-2. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position, the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation member 10 and the second compensation member 11 enters the turnout body 1. When the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation member 10 and the second compensation member 11 enters the turnout body 1.

[0095] In the embodiment, the second through groove 1-6 is opened at the second intersection 1-4 to remove the step, the first compensation piece 10 fills the second through groove 1-6, when the curved turnout beam 2 is in the first position when the vehicle enters the branch line part 1-2 from the main line part 1-1 or enters the main line part 1-1 from the branch line part 1-2, the first compensation piece 10 is turned over at the second through groove 1-6, the second compensation piece 11 is turned over at the third through groove, so that the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11 enters the turnout body 1, the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation piece 10 is aligned with the inner surface of the branch line part 1-2 and the main line part 1-1, that is, one end of the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation piece 10 is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail of the branch line part 1-2, and the other end is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail on one side of the main line part 1-1, the second curved compensation surface of the second compensation piece 11 is aligned with the inner surface on the other side of the branch line part 1-2, that is, one end of the second curved compensation surface of the second compensation piece 11 is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail on the other side of the main line part 1-1, and the other end is aligned with the curved turnout beam 2, realizing the smooth butt joint of the curved turnout beam 2 and the guide rail of the branch line part 1-2, without steps, avoiding damage to the guide wheel, at the same time, the guide wheel is supported by the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11, avoiding vehicle body vibration, ensuring the safety of the wheel, while the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11 is turned out of the turnout body 1 for avoidance. When the vehicle is running on the main line part 1-1, when the curved turnout beam 2 is in the second position, the first compensation piece 10 is turned over at the second through groove 1-6, the second compensation piece 11 is turned over at the third through groove, so that the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11 enters the turnout body 1, the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation piece 10 is aligned with the inner surface on one side of the main line part 1-1, that is, one end of the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation piece 10 is aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail on one side of the main line part 1-1, and the other end is aligned with the straight turnout beam 3, realizing the smooth butt joint of the straight turnout beam 3 and the guide rail of the main line part 1-1, without steps, avoiding damage to the guide wheel, the second straight compensation surface of the second compensation piece 11 is aligned with the inner surface on the other side of the branch line part 1-2, that is, both ends of the second straight compensation surface of the second compensation piece 11 are aligned with the inner surface of the guide rail on the other side of the main line part 1-1, the third through groove is filled by the second straight compensation surface of the second compensation piece 11, avoiding vehicle body vibration, ensuring the safety of the wheel, at the same time, the guide wheel is supported by the second straight compensation surface 10-2 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11, while the second curved compensation surface 10-1 of the first compensation piece 10 and the second compensation piece 11 is turned out of the turnout body 1 for avoidance, realizing the smooth conversion of the main branch line of the turnout body 1, meeting the safe, reliable and stable operation of the freight vehicle in the main line and the branch line.

[0096] In the embodiment, in order to reduce the overturning angle of the first compensation member 10 and the second compensation member 11, the second curved compensation surface 10-1 and the second straight compensation surface 10-2 intersect. Preferably, the included angle between the second curved compensation surface 10-1 and the second straight compensation surface 10-2 is 90°.

[0097] In the embodiment, the compensation device further comprises a second driving assembly 12 for driving the first compensation member 10 to overturn, and the first compensation member 10 is driven to overturn by the second driving assembly 12.

[0098] The second driving assembly 12 comprises a third support 12-1, a third driver 12-2, a first connecting rod 12-3, a second connecting rod 12-4, a fourth support 12-5 and a support shaft 12-6.

[0099] The third support 12-1 is arranged on the turnout 1.

[0100] The fixed end of the third driver 12-2 is hinged to the third support 12-1, and the fixed end of the third driver 12-2 is supported by the third support 12-1. In the embodiment, the third driver 12-2 can be an electric cylinder.

[0101] The first connecting rod 12-3 is hinged to the moving end of the third driver 12-2.

[0102] One end of the second connecting rod 12-4 is connected to the end of the first connecting rod 12-3 away from the third driver 12-2, and the other end is connected to the first compensation member 10.

[0103] The fourth support 12-5 is arranged on the turnout 1.

[0104] One end of the support shaft 12-6 is connected to the first compensation member 10, and the other end is rotatably arranged in the fourth support 12-5. In the embodiment, the support shaft 12-6 can be integrally formed with the second connecting rod 12-4, that is, the second connecting rod 12-4 is arranged through the connection between the first compensation member 10 and the support shaft 12-6.

[0105] In the embodiment, when the first compensation member 10 needs to overturn, the third driver 12-2 is started, the moving end of the third driver 12-2 drives the first connecting rod 12-3 to stretch and contract, and since the first connecting rod 12-3 is hinged to the moving end of the third driver 12-2, the first connecting rod 7-2 converts the linear motion of the moving end of the third driver 12-2 into a curved motion, that is, the first compensation member 10 is driven to overturn by the second connecting rod 12-4, at this time, the first compensation member 10 rotates on the fourth support 12-5 through the support shaft 12-6, and the first compensation member 10 is supported by the support shaft 12-6 and the fourth support 12-5, thereby ensuring the stability of the rotation of the first compensation member 10.

[0106] In the embodiment, the compensation device further comprises a fourth driving assembly for driving the second compensation member 11 to flip, and the second compensation member 11 is driven to flip by the fourth driving assembly. In the embodiment, the fourth driving assembly has the same structure as the third driving assembly.

[0107] In the embodiment, in order to ensure that the first compensation member 10 and the first compensation member 11 are flipped to the position and are determined, and do not change, the compensation device further comprises a first locking assembly 8 for locking the first compensation member 10 and a second locking assembly for locking the first compensation member 11. In the embodiment, the first locking assembly 8 has the same structure as the second locking assembly, and the first compensation member 10 has the same structure as the first compensation member 11.

[0108] The first locking assembly 13 comprises a fifth support 13-1 and a locking member 13-2.

[0109] The fifth support 13-1 is arranged on the turnout 1.

[0110] The locking member 13-2 is arranged through the fifth support 13-1. In the embodiment, the locking member 13-2 can be a bolt.

[0111] The first compensation member 10 is provided with a first hole and a second hole, the locking member 13-2 is inserted into the first hole when the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the first position, and the locking member 13-2 is inserted into the second hole when the curved turnout beam 2 is located at the second position.

[0112] In the embodiment, when the second curved compensation surface 5-1 of the first compensation member 10 enters the turnout 1, the locking member 13-2 is pushed to be arranged through the fifth support 13-1 and into the first hole, so as to lock the position of the first compensation member 10, and avoid that the position of the first compensation member 10 changes under the pressure of the guide wheel. When the first compensation member 10 is flipped, the locking member 13-2 is pulled to be separated from the first hole, so as to be unlocked and flipped. When the second straight compensation surface 5-2 of the first compensation member 10 enters the turnout 1, the locking member 13-2 is pushed to be arranged through the fifth support 13-1 and into the second hole, so as to lock the position of the first compensation member 10, and avoid that the position of the first compensation member 10 changes under the pressure of the guide wheel.

[0113] Based on the same inventive concept, the application further provides an air track transportation system, which adopts the turnout, and the specific structure of the turnout is referred to the above-mentioned embodiments. Since all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments are adopted, at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments are achieved, and thus the above-mentioned beneficial effects are not repeated here.

[0114] Finally, it should be noted that the above detailed description is merely illustrative of the technical solutions of the present application and is not limiting, and although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application, and all should be covered in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A turnout, characterized in that, include: The turnout body includes a main line section and a branch line section, wherein a first end of the branch line section is connected to one side of the main line section; The curved turnout beam is installed in a lifting manner at the connection between the branch line and the main line, so as to switch between a first position and a second position; A straight turnout beam is installed in a lifting manner at the connection between the branch line and the main line, so as to switch between a first position and a second position; Wherein, when the curved turnout beam is in the first position, the straight turnout beam is in the second position, one end of the curved turnout beam is connected to the branch line and the other end is connected to the main line; when the curved turnout beam is in the second position, the straight turnout beam is in the first position, and both ends of the straight turnout beam are connected to the main line. A first through slot is provided at the connection between the branch section and the main section, and both the curved turnout beam and the straight turnout beam can pass through the first through slot and enter the turnout body. The first end of the branch section is connected to one side of the main line section to form a first intersection and a second intersection. The second end of the branch section is away from the main line section. The first intersection is closer to the second end of the branch section than the second intersection. The turnout body has a second through slot and a third through slot opposite to the second through slot, the second through slot being located at the second intersection; the turnout also includes: The first compensation component is rotatably disposed in the second through groove; The second compensation component is rotatably disposed within the third through groove; The first compensation component and the second compensation component both include a second curved compensation surface and a second straight compensation surface. When the curved turnout beam is located at the first position, the second curved compensation surface of the first compensation component and the second compensation component enters the turnout body. When the curved turnout beam is located at the second position, the second straight compensation surface of the first compensation component and the second compensation component enters the turnout body. The second curve compensation surface and the second straight line compensation surface intersect, and the included angle between the second curve compensation surface and the second straight line compensation surface is 90°.

2. The turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main line and the branch line are set at an angle.

3. The turnout according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turnout also includes at least one first locking device and at least one second locking device, the fixed ends of the first locking device and the second locking device are both provided on the turnout body; Specifically, when the curved turnout beam is in the first position, the actuating end of the first locking device is located at the top of the curved turnout beam, and the actuating end of the second locking device is located at the bottom of the straight turnout beam. When the curved turnout beam is in the second position, the actuating end of the first locking device is located at the bottom of the curved turnout beam, and the actuating end of the second locking device is located at the top of the straight turnout beam.

4. The turnout according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The turnout also includes at least one lifting component; The lifting assembly includes: Two uprights are installed on the turnout body; Two support seats are slidably mounted on the two columns and can switch between a first position and a second position. The curved turnout beam and the straight turnout beam are respectively mounted on the two support seats. A lever seat is provided on the turnout body, and the lever seat is located between the two support seats; A lever is rotatably mounted on a lever seat in the middle, and the two sides of the middle part of the lever are slidably connected to two support seats respectively, so as to convert the rotational motion of the lever into the linear motion of the support seats; When one of the two support seats is in the first position, the other support seat is in the second position.

5. The turnout according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lever has a first groove on both sides of the middle part along the length of the lever, and the two support seats are provided with sliders, which are located in the first grooves.

6. The turnout according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the column facing away from the turnout body is provided with a fixed pulley; The lifting assembly also includes a connecting rope, one end of which is connected to one of the two support seats, and the other end is wound around the two fixed pulleys and connected to the other of the two support seats.

7. The turnout according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The turnout also includes: A swinging body is swingably disposed at the first intersection to switch between a third position and a fourth position; The swing body includes a first curved compensation surface and a first straight compensation surface opposite to the first curved compensation surface. When the curved turnout beam is in the first position, the swing body is in the third position, the first curved compensation surface is aligned with the inner surface of the branch section and the curved turnout beam, and the first straight compensation surface enters the main line section. When the curved turnout beam is in the second position, the swing body is in the fourth position, the first curved compensation surface enters the branch section, and the first straight compensation surface is aligned with the inner surface of the main line section and the straight turnout beam.

8. An air rail transport system, characterized in that, Including the turnout as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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