A foldable stacking double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine

By designing a foldable and stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinder, which is driven by a grinding belt wheel system and a multi-motion unit motor, the problems of low efficiency and low intelligence of existing equipment are solved, and efficient and intelligent rail grinding is achieved, which is suitable for high-speed railway line maintenance.

CN115652709BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12BEIJING JIAOTONG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202211252078.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-13
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-13

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Technical Problem

Existing rail grinding equipment is inefficient, costly, and has a low level of intelligence, and cannot meet the needs of high-speed railway line maintenance.

Method used

A foldable and stackable dual-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine is designed. It adopts a grinding belt wheel structure and combines vertical, lateral, deflection and travel motion units. It achieves efficient grinding through motor drive and supports multi-machine collaboration and intelligent operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the rail grinding efficiency and quality, has a compact structure and is easy to transport, ensuring the stability and safety of the grinding operation.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a foldable and stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine. It includes a grinding unit structure, a vertical motion unit, a lateral motion unit, a deflection motion unit and a traveling motion unit; the grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system structure, and the grinding belt wheel system structure includes a grinding belt, a grinding belt cover, a driving wheel, a tensioning wheel, a contact wheel and a driving motor. The vertical motion unit includes a stepping motor, a guide rail, a slider and an up and down moving support plate, and the stepping motor provides a vertical driving force for the grinding unit; the lateral motion unit includes a transverse motor and a transverse frame, and the transverse motor provides a transverse driving force for the grinding unit. The deflection motion unit includes a deflection motor, a worm gear and a worm. During the deflection process, the deflection motor drives the worm to rotate, and the worm gear drives the grinding unit structure to deflect to a preset angle. The grinding machine of the present invention satisfies the requirement that all operating modes are driven by a motor, thereby improving the grinding efficiency and grinding quality, and the overall structure is compact and can be stacked.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of rail grinding, in particular to a foldable stacking double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of my country's high-speed railways and the continuous improvement of railway transportation capacity, rail contact fatigue damage is becoming increasingly serious. This damage manifests itself in rail surface peeling, corrugated wear, rail head crushing, cracks, and rail breakage, seriously impacting the safety and economic efficiency of railway transportation. If these damages and defects are not promptly addressed and effectively controlled, the rails will continue to deteriorate and fail, resulting in high maintenance costs. Rail grinding, a recognized rail maintenance technology, effectively repairs rail profiles, improves wheel-rail contact, and significantly extends rail service life. Therefore, it has been widely used in rail transportation both domestically and internationally, significantly improving operational economics.

[0003] Currently, existing rail grinding equipment mostly uses grinding wheels, which combine multiple grinding wheels at varying angles and selected power levels. Limited by the performance of the grinding tools and the grinding method, this method suffers from low efficiency and high costs. Compared to traditional grinding wheels, belt grinding offers unique advantages, such as elastic contact and cold grinding. However, its mechanical structure is relatively complex, it occupies a large space, and its level of intelligence is low.

[0004] On the premise of ensuring the quality of grinding operations, how to improve the intelligence of rail grinding operations and improve the efficiency of rail grinding operations has become a key issue that needs to be urgently addressed in high-speed railway line maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The embodiment of the present invention provides a foldable and stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine, so as to effectively improve the grinding efficiency and grinding quality of the rails.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions.

[0007] A foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine comprises: a grinding unit structure, and a vertical motion unit, a lateral motion unit, a deflection motion unit and a running motion unit connected to the grinding unit structure;

[0008] The grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system structure, the grinding belt wheel system structure includes a grinding belt (5), a grinding belt cover (3), a driving wheel (2), a tensioning wheel (7), a contact wheel (10) and a driving motor (1), and the grinding unit structure is connected to the vertical motion unit through a mounting plate (15) and an up-and-down movable support plate (14);

[0009] The vertical motion unit includes a stepper motor, a guide rail, a slider, and a vertically movable support plate, and the stepper motor provides a vertical driving force for the polishing unit;

[0010] The lateral motion unit includes a lateral motor and a lateral frame, the lateral motor provides lateral driving force for the grinding unit mounted on the lateral frame, and is connected to the deflection motion unit through the lateral frame;

[0011] The deflection motion unit includes a deflection motor, a worm gear and a worm. During the deflection process, the deflection motor drives the worm gear to rotate, and the worm gear drives the grinding unit structure to deflect to a preset angle.

[0012] Preferably, the grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system structure, a grinding lifting structure, a deflection shaft (9) and a corresponding bearing seat (8), a mounting plate (15) supporting the grinding belt wheel system, and an up-and-down movable support plate (11) connected to the grinding machine body;

[0013] The sanding belt wheel system structure comprises a sanding belt (5), a sanding belt cover (3), a driving wheel (2), a tensioning wheel (7), a contact wheel (10) and a driving motor (1); the sanding belt wheel system structure is fixed on a mounting plate (15); the driving motor (1) is connected to the mounting plate (15) and drives the driving wheel (2) to move in a key connection manner; the contact wheel (10) and the tensioning wheel (7) are connected to the driving wheel (2) through the sanding belt (5); the contact wheel (10) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (15) through a contact wheel seat (6); the tensioning wheel (7) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (15) through a tensioning wheel support frame (4); and the sanding belt cover (3) is mounted on the upper part of the sanding belt (5).

[0014] Preferably, the polishing and lifting structure includes a mounting plate (15), a stepper motor (18) and a screw set, the screw set includes a screw (16), a first screw nut (13) and a coupling (17), the stepper motor (18) is fixedly connected to the up and down moving support plate (14); the second screw nut (16) is connected to the mounting plate (15); the stepper motor (18) drives the screw set to rotate through the coupling to perform vertical movement.

[0015] Preferably, the vertical motion unit includes a stepper motor (18), a guide rail (11), a slider (12) and an up-and-down movable support plate (14); the stepper motor (18) is connected to the mounting plate (15); the mounting plate (15) is fixedly connected to the guide rail 11; the slider (12) is connected to the up-and-down movable support plate (14) and cooperates with the guide rail; the lead screw (16) cooperates with the first lead screw nut (13) connected to the mounting plate (15); and the stepper motor (18) provides a vertical driving force for the grinding unit.

[0016] Preferably, the transverse motion unit includes a transverse motor (27), a transverse screw (28), a transverse nut (29), a U-shaped wheel (23) and a transverse frame (21); the U-shaped wheel (23) is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the U-shaped wheel (23) is placed on the grinding vehicle chassis (19); the transverse nut (29) is fixed on the transverse frame (21); the transverse electric screw is connected to the transverse motor (27); the deflection bearing seat of the grinding unit is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the transverse electric screw provides a transverse driving force for the transverse frame (21) and the grinding unit installed on the transverse frame (21) through the transverse motor (27).

[0017] Preferably, the deflection motion unit includes a deflection motor (26), a worm wheel (24) and a worm (25); the worm (25) is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the worm (25) is connected to the deflection motor (26); the worm wheel (24) is connected to the up and down movable support plate (14); the up and down movable support plate (14) is fixedly connected to the deflection bearing seat (8); the worm wheel (24) is meshed with the worm (25); the deflection motor (26) is installed on the transverse frame (21) of the transverse motion structure; during the deflection process, when the deflection motor (26) drives the worm (25) to rotate, the worm wheel (24) drives the grinding unit structure (22) to deflect to a preset angle.

[0018] Preferably, the travel motion unit comprises a hub motor (30), a wheel (31) and a support plate (32); the hub motor (30) is connected to the vehicle frame, and the hub motor (30) provides power for the travel of the grinder; and the wheel 31 provides support for the grinder.

[0019] Preferably, during the storage and transportation of the foldable stackable dual-unit fully automatic rail grinder, the support plate (32) at the upper end of the hub motor bracket carries the upper grinder wheel (31) to support the stacked grinder.

[0020] It can be seen from the technical solutions provided by the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention that the foldable and stackable dual-unit fully automatic rail grinder of the embodiment of the present invention fully considers the technical characteristics of the belt grinding method for rail grinding, meets the requirements that all operation modes are driven by motors, improves the grinding efficiency and grinding quality, and the overall structure is compact and can be stacked, providing structural guarantees for the stability and safety of the transportation process.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the following description, will become apparent from the following description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a foldable, stackable, dual-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figures 2(a) and 2(b) are schematic structural diagrams of a grinding unit provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a grinder for folding, stacking and transportation provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a grinder joint operation implementation method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The components in the figure are numbered as follows: drive motor 1, active wheel 2, sanding belt cover 3, tensioning wheel support frame 4, sanding belt 5, contact wheel seat 6, tensioning wheel 7, bearing seat 8, deflection shaft 9, contact wheel 10, guide rail 11, slider 12, first screw nut 13, up and down moving support plate 14, mounting plate 15, screw 16, coupling 17, stepping motor 18, grinding vehicle underframe 19, transverse frame 21, grinding unit structure 22, U-shaped wheel 23, worm gear 24, worm 25, deflection motor 26, transverse motor 27, transverse screw 28, transverse nut 29, hub motor 30, wheel 31 and support plate 32. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless expressly stated otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", "said" and "the" used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the description of the present invention refers to the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. It should be understood that when we refer to an element as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. In addition, "connected" or "coupled" as used herein may include wireless connections or couplings. The term "and / or" used herein includes any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0030] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the art to which the present invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in common dictionaries should be understood to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the prior art and, unless defined as such herein, will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0031] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, several specific embodiments will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and each embodiment does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] In response to the current problems of large and inflexible grinding trains, single-function grinding machines, redundant structures and low automation, the embodiments of the present invention propose a foldable and stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine, which provides an optional structural form for saving transportation space and improving grinding efficiency.

[0033] The overall structure diagram of a foldable stacking double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a grinding unit structure, and mechanical structures such as a vertical motion unit, a lateral motion unit, a deflection motion unit, a traveling motion unit and a grinder stacking unit connected to the grinding unit structure.

[0034] Figures 2(a) and 2(b) illustrate the structure of a grinding unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system, a grinding lifting mechanism, a deflection shaft 9 and a corresponding bearing seat 8, a mounting plate 15 supporting the grinding belt wheel system, and a vertically movable support plate 11 connected to the main body of the grinding machine.

[0035] The sanding belt wheel system structure includes a sanding belt 5, a sanding belt cover 3, a driving wheel 2, a tensioning wheel 7, a contact wheel 10 and a driving motor 1; the sanding belt wheel system structure is fixed on the mounting plate 15, the driving motor 1 is connected to the mounting plate 15, and directly drives the driving wheel 2 to move in a key connection manner, the contact wheel 10 and the tensioning wheel 7 are connected to the driving wheel through the sanding belt 5; the contact wheel 10 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 15 through the contact wheel seat 6, and the tensioning wheel 7 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 15 through the tensioning wheel support frame 4; the sanding belt cover 3 is installed on the upper part of the sanding belt 5.

[0036] The polishing and lifting structure includes a mounting plate 15, a stepper motor 18 and a screw set (screw 16, first screw nut 13, coupling 17); the stepper motor 18 is fixedly connected to the up and down moving support plate 14; the second screw nut 16 is connected to the mounting plate 15; the stepper motor 18 drives the screw set to rotate through the coupling, thereby performing vertical movement.

[0037] The vertical motion unit includes a stepper motor 18, a guide rail 11, a slider 12 and an up and down movable support plate 14. The stepper motor 18 is connected to the mounting plate 15, the mounting plate 15 is fixedly connected to the guide rail 11, the slider 12 is connected to the up and down movable support plate 14 and cooperates with the guide rail, the lead screw 16 cooperates with the first lead screw nut 13 connected to the mounting plate 15, and the stepper motor 18 provides vertical driving force for the grinding unit; when the grinding belt wheel system realizes vertical feeding, the grinding belt wheel system and the drive motor 1 move simultaneously.

[0038] The lateral motion unit comprises a lateral motor 27, a lateral screw 28, a lateral nut 29, a U-shaped wheel 23, and a lateral frame 21. The electric U-shaped wheel 23 is fixedly connected to the lateral frame 21 and positioned on the grinding vehicle underframe 19. The lateral nut 29 is fixed to the lateral frame 21 and engages with the lateral screw 28. The lateral electric screw is connected to the lateral motor 27. The deflection bearing seat of the grinding unit is fixedly connected to the lateral frame 21. The lateral electric screw, through the lateral motor 27, provides driving force for the lateral movement of the lateral frame 21 and the grinding unit mounted thereon.

[0039] The deflection motion unit includes a deflection motor 26, a worm gear 24, and a worm 25. The worm 25 is fixedly connected to the transverse frame 21 and is connected to the deflection motor 26. The worm gear 24 is connected to the vertically movable support plate 14, which is fixedly connected to the deflection bearing seat 8. The worm gear 24 and worm 25 mesh with each other, and the deflection drive is provided by the deflection motor 26, which is mounted on the transverse frame 21 of the transverse motion structure. During the deflection process, when the deflection motor 26 drives the worm 25 to rotate, the worm gear 24 drives the entire grinding unit structure 22 to deflect to a preset angle. The grinding unit rotates around the deflection axis 9, which is engaged with the deflection bearing seat via a bearing. All components of the grinding unit structure 22, including the sanding belt wheel system and the mounting plate, deflect, with the deflection center at the deflection axis.

[0040] The above-mentioned running motion unit includes a hub motor 30, a wheel 31 and a support plate 32. The hub motor 30 is connected to the frame to provide power for the running of the grinder; the wheel 31 provides support for the grinder.

[0041] A schematic diagram of a folding and stacking transportation of a grinding machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the schematic diagram of the implementation method of the grinding machine joint operation is as follows Figure 4 During the storage and transportation of the foldable stackable dual-unit fully automatic rail grinder, the support plate 32 at the upper end of the hub motor bracket will carry the upper grinder wheel 31, playing the role of supporting the stacked grinder.

[0042] The above-mentioned foldable stacking double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine is equipped with a ZigBee module, which can realize the coordinated work between multiple grinding machines.

[0043] In summary, the foldable stackable dual-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0044] (1) Foldable and stackable design, convenient for storage and suitable for various modes of transportation;

[0045] (2) Dual grinding heads for automated operation, multi-machine collaboration to achieve intelligent grinding;

[0046] (3) The worm gear angular drive is combined with the cylindrical guide rail force loading method to achieve high torque full profile grinding.

[0047] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of an embodiment, and the modules or processes in the accompanying drawings are not necessarily required to implement the present invention.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the components of the apparatus described in the embodiments may be distributed throughout the apparatus described in the embodiments, or may be modified accordingly and located in one or more apparatuses different from the embodiments. The components of the above embodiments may be combined into a single component or further divided into multiple subcomponents.

[0049] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for the device or system embodiments, since they are basically similar to the method embodiments, the description is relatively simple. For the relevant parts, refer to the partial description of the method embodiments. The device and system embodiments described above are merely schematic, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the scheme of this embodiment. A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement it without making any creative efforts.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A foldable stacking double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine, characterized in that: include: A grinding unit structure, and a vertical motion unit, a lateral motion unit, a deflection motion unit, and a traveling motion unit connected to the grinding unit structure; The grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system structure, the grinding belt wheel system structure includes a grinding belt (5), a grinding belt cover (3), a driving wheel (2), a tensioning wheel (7), a contact wheel (10) and a driving motor (1), and the grinding unit structure is connected to the vertical motion unit through a mounting plate (15) and an up-and-down movable support plate (14); The vertical motion unit includes a stepper motor, a guide rail, a slider, and a vertically movable support plate, and the stepper motor provides a vertical driving force for the polishing unit structure; The lateral motion unit includes a lateral motor and a lateral frame, the lateral motor provides lateral driving force for the grinding unit structure mounted on the lateral frame, and is connected to the deflection motion unit through the lateral frame; The deflection motion unit includes a deflection motor, a worm gear and a worm. During the deflection process, the deflection motor drives the worm gear to rotate, and the worm gear drives the grinding unit structure to deflect to a preset angle. The grinding unit structure includes a grinding belt wheel system structure, a grinding lifting structure, a deflection shaft (9) and a corresponding bearing seat (8), a mounting plate (15) supporting the grinding belt wheel system, and an up-and-down movable support plate (14) connected to the grinding machine body; The sanding belt wheel system structure is fixed on the mounting plate (15), the driving motor (1) is connected to the mounting plate (15), and drives the driving wheel (2) to move in a key connection manner, the contact wheel (10) and the tension wheel (7) are connected to the driving wheel (2) through the sanding belt (5); the contact wheel (10) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (15) through the contact wheel seat (6), and the tension wheel (7) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (15) through the tension wheel support frame (4); the sanding belt cover (3) is installed on the upper part of the sanding belt (5); The polishing lifting structure comprises a mounting plate (15), a stepper motor (18) and a screw set, wherein the screw set comprises a screw (16), a first screw nut (13) and a coupling (17), the stepper motor (18) is fixedly connected to the up and down movable support plate (14); the screw (16) is connected to the mounting plate (15); the stepper motor (18) drives the screw set to rotate through the coupling to perform vertical movement.

2. The foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical motion unit comprises a stepper motor (18), a guide rail (11), a slider (12) and an up-and-down movable support plate (14); the stepper motor (18) is connected to a mounting plate (15); the mounting plate (15) is fixedly connected to the guide rail (11); the slider (12) is connected to the up-and-down movable support plate (14) and cooperates with the guide rail; the lead screw (16) cooperates with a first lead screw nut (13) connected to the mounting plate (15); and the stepper motor (18) provides a vertical driving force for the grinding unit structure.

3. The foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transverse motion unit comprises a transverse motor (27), a transverse screw (28), a transverse nut (29), a U-shaped wheel (23) and a transverse frame (21); the U-shaped wheel (23) is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the U-shaped wheel (23) is placed on the grinding vehicle chassis (19); the transverse nut (29) is fixed on the transverse frame (21); the transverse screw (28) is connected to the transverse motor (27); the deflection bearing seat of the grinding unit structure is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the transverse screw (28) provides a transverse driving force for the transverse frame (21) and the grinding unit structure mounted on the transverse frame (21) through the transverse motor (27).

4. The foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The deflection motion unit comprises a deflection motor (26), a worm wheel (24) and a worm (25); the worm (25) is fixedly connected to the transverse frame (21); the worm (25) is connected to the deflection motor (26); the worm wheel (24) is connected to the up-and-down movable support plate (14); the up-and-down movable support plate (14) is fixedly connected to the deflection bearing seat (8); the worm wheel (24) is meshed with the worm (25); the deflection motor (26) is mounted on the transverse frame (21) of the transverse motion structure; during the deflection process, when the deflection motor (26) drives the worm (25) to rotate, the worm wheel (24) drives the grinding unit structure (22) to deflect to a preset angle.

5. The foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The traveling motion unit comprises a hub motor (30), a wheel (31) and a support plate (32); the hub motor (30) is connected to the vehicle frame, and the hub motor (30) provides power for the traveling of the grinder; and the wheel (31) provides support for the grinder.

6. The foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: During the storage and transportation of the foldable stackable double-unit fully automatic rail grinding machine, the support plate (32) at the upper end of the hub motor bracket carries the upper grinding machine wheel (31) to support the stacked grinding machine.

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