Switch machine electric handle
By designing an electric crank handle for the switch machine, single-person operation and real-time monitoring of the switch machine's torque force were achieved, solving the problem that existing technologies required two workers to operate the machine, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of railway track adjustment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Railway workers need two workers to work together when adjusting track switches. The operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to determine whether the output force of the switch machine exceeds the adjustment range.
An electric crank handle for a switch machine was designed, including a fixed frame, pull claw, support frame, tightening screw, drive shaft and data acquisition circuit board. The switch machine is driven by a motor and the torque force is monitored in real time, enabling single-person operation and data uploading.
This reduced the number of operators, lowered labor intensity, and improved work efficiency and data collection accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of railway turnout adjustment tools, and more particularly to a motorized handle of a switch machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the progress of the times and the development of science and technology, the penetration of intelligent devices in production and life plays a positive role in improving production efficiency and liberating laborers' hands.
[0003] Railway workers face dangers, high labor intensity, inconvenient operation tools, and low work efficiency when maintaining equipment on the railway line. For example, to ensure that the fit degree at the track turnout meets the relevant standards, workers need to regularly measure and adjust the data at this location. Often, two workers need to work together at one point, one needs to drive the switch machine by using a crank sleeve, and the other needs to measure and adjust the gap at the fit location. It takes several repeated operations to adjust the point to meet the requirements.
[0004] However, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive for workers to drive the switch machine using a crank sleeve. Furthermore, when measuring and adjusting the gap at the fit location, only the gap at the fit location can be measured, but it cannot be determined whether the required force exceeds the output force adjustment range of the switch machine. SUMMARY
[0005] The motorized handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiments of the present application can reduce the number of operating workers and labor intensity while also measuring the output force of the switch machine during adjustment.
[0006] The motorized handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiments of the present application includes:
[0007] The fixed frame is composed of two metal plates in a perpendicular manner, and the vertical cross-section is L-shaped;
[0008] The pull claw is L-shaped, the first end of the pull claw is fixed to the top of the vertical metal plate included in the fixed frame, and the second end extends above the housing of the switch machine for fixing the switch machine;
[0009] The support frame is arranged on the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame for arranging the motor;
[0010] The second end of the jacking screw is located outside the vertical metal plate and is used to arrange a jacking block that is in contact with the outer surface of the switch machine;
[0011] The first end of the transmission shaft is connected to the output shaft key of the motor, and the second end is connected to the input shaft of the reducer of the switch machine;
[0012] The data acquisition circuit board is electrically connected to the motor for obtaining the torque force of the motor driving the switch machine.
[0013] Preferably, the second end of the transmission shaft is an inner square outer circle structure, and the input shaft of the switch machine reducer matches the inner square size of the second end of the transmission shaft, so as to drive the switch machine reducer to move under the driving of the motor.
[0014] Preferably, the housing is arranged on the support frame and the fixed frame, and the support frame and the motor are wrapped in the housing.
[0015] The first end of the tightening screw is connected with the rotating handle outside the housing, the second end penetrates through the support frame and passes through the threaded hole of the vertical metal plate, and the vertical metal plate is fixed through the threaded hole.
[0016] The second end of the tightening screw is connected with the tightening block through a jack.
[0017] Preferably, the tightening screw includes two, and the two tightening screws are symmetrically fixed in the threaded hole of the vertical metal plate, and the two tightening screws are located below the claw.
[0018] Preferably, the claw includes two, the first end of the two claws is connected with the hinge shaft hole of the top of the vertical metal plate through a hinge shaft, and the second end of the two claws extends above the housing of the switch machine, so as to be buckled on the housing arm of the switch machine.
[0019] Preferably, the battery and the wireless transmission system are further included.
[0020] The battery, the wireless transmission system and the data acquisition circuit board are arranged on the horizontal metal plate.
[0021] The battery is electrically connected with the motor and the data acquisition circuit board respectively, so as to provide power supply for the motor and the data acquisition circuit board.
[0022] The wireless transmission system is electrically connected with the data acquisition circuit board, so as to transmit the torque force acquired by the data acquisition circuit board to an external server.
[0023] Preferably, the support frame is composed of two vertical plates, and the bottom of the two vertical plates is tightly fixed with the upper surface of the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame through a screw.
[0024] The motor is fixed between the two vertical plates.
[0025] The electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a fixed frame composed of two metal plates in a perpendicular manner, and the vertical section of the fixed frame is in L shape; a pull claw in L shape, the first end of the pull claw is fixed on the top of the vertical metal plate included in the fixed frame, and the second end extends above the shell of the switch machine for fixing the switch machine; a support frame arranged on the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame for arranging a motor; a jacking screw with the second end outside the vertical metal plate and used for arranging a jacking block which is in contact with the outer surface of the switch machine; a transmission shaft with the first end connected with the output shaft key of the motor and the second end connected with the input shaft of the reducer of the switch machine; and a data acquisition circuit board electrically connected with the motor for acquiring the torque force of the motor driving the switch machine. The electric handle of the switch machine comprises the transmission shaft with the first end connected with the output shaft key of the motor and the second end connected with the input shaft of the reducer of the switch machine; further, the motor is electrically connected with the data acquisition circuit board, when the motor drives the switch machine to rotate through the transmission shaft, the data acquisition circuit board can determine the torque force of the switch machine according to the rotation parameters of the motor, thereby solving the problem that in the prior art, the switch machine needs to be driven by the workers using the crank sleeve, and the problem that whether the required force exceeds the output force adjustment range of the switch machine cannot be determined, thereby the workers can be reduced and the labor intensity can be reduced; furthermore, through the electrical connection between the data acquisition circuit board and the motor, the acquired torque force of the switch machine can be uploaded to the server, the data acquisition function can be increased, and the work efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only show some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.
[0027] Figure 1 The side view structure schematic diagram of the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;
[0028] Figure 2 The top view structure schematic diagram of the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;
[0029] Figure 3 The second end structure schematic diagram of the transmission shaft provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;
[0030] Figure 4 The second end cross section schematic diagram of the transmission shaft provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure;
[0031] Wherein, 1 - fixed frame; 2 - pull claw; 4 - top screw; 5 - top block; 6 - motor; 7 - battery; 8 - support frame; 9 - data acquisition circuit board; 10 - wireless transmission system; 11 - shell; 12 - transmission shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.
[0033] Figure 1 The side view structural schematic diagram of the electric handle of the switch machine is provided for the embodiments of the present application. Figure 2 The top view structural schematic diagram of the electric handle of the switch machine is provided for the embodiments of the present application. Figure 3 The second end structural schematic diagram of the transmission shaft is provided for the embodiments of the present application. Figure 4 The second end sectional schematic diagram of the transmission shaft is provided for the embodiments of the present application. Figures 1-4 For example, the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiments of the present application is described in detail.
[0034] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 The electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiments of the present application mainly includes a fixed frame 1, a pull claw 2, a support frame 8, a top screw 4, a transmission shaft 12 and a data acquisition circuit board 9.
[0035] Specifically, the fixed frame 1 is composed of two metal plates in a perpendicular manner, and the vertical cross section is L-shaped. In the embodiments of the present application, the two metal plates in a perpendicular manner are divided into a horizontal metal plate and a vertical metal plate.
[0036] Further, the electric handle of the switch machine further includes a pull claw 2, the shape of the pull claw 2 is L-shaped, the first end of the pull claw 2 is fixed at the top of the vertical metal plate included in the fixed frame 1, the second end extends above the shell of the switch machine, and the second end and the first end are combined in a perpendicular manner, so that the second end extends just inside the shell of the switch machine. The second end of the pull claw 2 can be used to fix the switch machine.
[0037] Further, the electric handle of the switch machine further includes a support frame 8, the support frame 8 is arranged on the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame 1, and the support frame 8 is used to arrange the shell on one side and the motor 6 on the other side.
[0038] Further, the electric handle of the switch machine further comprises a tightening screw 4, the tightening screw 4 is arranged through the electric handle of the switch machine, the second end of the tightening screw 4 is located outside the vertical metal plate, the top end of the tightening screw 4 is provided with a tightening block 5, the tightening block 5 is in contact with the outer surface of the switch machine, in actual application, the tightening block 5 is made of plastic material, through the above arrangement, the outer shell of the switch machine can be prevented from being scratched when the tightening block 5 is in contact with the outer shell of the switch machine.
[0039] Further, the electric handle of the switch machine further comprises a transmission shaft 12, the first end of the transmission shaft 12 is connected with the output shaft key of the motor 6, the second end of the transmission shaft 12 is connected with the input shaft of the switch machine reducer, the transmission shaft 12 can drive the input shaft of the switch machine reducer to rotate under the driving of the motor 6, the problem that workers need to drive the switch machine by using a crank sleeve when measuring and adjusting the gap at the joint in the prior art is solved.
[0040] Further, the electric handle of the switch machine further comprises a data acquisition circuit board 9, the data acquisition circuit board 9 is electrically connected with the motor 6, and is used for acquiring the torque force of the motor 6 for driving the switch machine, through the above arrangement, the problem that only the gap at the joint can be measured, but whether the required force exceeds the output force adjustment range of the switch machine cannot be determined when measuring and adjusting the gap at the joint in the prior art is solved.
[0041] For example, the second end of the transmission shaft 12 in contact with the input end of the switch machine reducer has an inner square and an outer circle structure, and the inner square size matches the size of the input shaft of the switch machine reducer, after the first end of the transmission shaft 12 is connected with the output shaft key of the motor 6, the transmission shaft 12 can rotate under the driving of the motor 6, so as to drive the input shaft of the switch machine reducer to rotate, and the torque force of the switch machine reducer can be determined according to the rotating speed of the motor 6.
[0042] It should be noted that the transmission shaft 12 is made of stainless steel.
[0043] For example, the electric handle of the switch machine further comprises an outer shell made of metal material, the outer shell is arranged on the support frame 8 and the fixing frame 1, and is used for wrapping the support frame 8 and the motor 6, in actual application, the first end of the tightening screw 4 extends out of the outer shell and is connected with the rotating handle, the second end of the tightening screw 4 penetrates through the support frame 8 and is fixedly connected with the tightening block 5 through the threaded hole of the vertical metal plate, it should be noted that the tightening screw 4 is fixed between the vertical metal plate through the threaded hole.
[0044] It should be noted that the outer shell in the embodiment is made of stainless steel, and the surface is rust-proof and corrosion-resistant, and the outer shell can be fixed on the fixing frame 1 by screws after the internal cable connection is completed.
[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the number of the pull claws 2 is two, the first ends of the two pull claws 2 are connected with the hinge shaft holes in the top of the vertical metal plate through the hinge shaft, and the second ends of the two pull claws 2 extend above the shell of the switch machine and are buckled on the arms of the shell 11 of the switch machine.
[0046] Further, in the embodiment of the present application, the number of the tightening screws 4 is also two, the two tightening screws 4 are arranged in the same way, the first ends of the two tightening screws 4 extend out of the shell and are connected with the rotating handle, the second ends of the two tightening screws 4 extend out of the vertical metal plate and are connected with the tightening blocks 5, and the two tightening screws 4 are arranged below the pull claws 2. In actual application, the distance between the tightening block 5 and the metal shell of the switch machine can be adjusted through the rotating handle.
[0047] For example, the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application further comprises a battery 7 and a wireless transmission system 10. Specifically, the battery 7, the wireless transmission system 10 and the data acquisition circuit board 9 are arranged on the horizontal metal plate, the battery 7 is electrically connected with the motor 6 and the data acquisition circuit board 9 respectively, for providing power supply for the motor 6 and the data acquisition circuit board 9; the wireless transmission system 10 is electrically connected with the data acquisition circuit board 9, for transmitting the torque force acquired by the data acquisition circuit board 9 to an external server.
[0048] Through the above arrangement, the motor 6 can be controlled to drive the switch machine through the wireless transmission system 10, and the collected data can also be uploaded through the wireless transmission system 10.
[0049] For example, the support frame 8 provided by the embodiment of the present application is composed of two vertical plates, the bottoms of the two vertical plates are fixedly connected with the upper surface of the horizontal metal plate of the fixed frame 1 through screws. Correspondingly, the motor 6 is fixed between the two vertical plates.
[0050] In order to more clearly introduce the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application, the working mode of the electric handle of the switch machine is introduced as follows: first, the second end of the pull claw 2 is turned up; then, the transmission shaft 12 is inserted into the switch machine and connected with the input shaft of the speed reducer, and the second end of the pull claw 2 is buckled on the arm of the shell 11 of the switch machine; finally, the tightening screw 4 is tightened and the tightening block 5 is pressed against the outer wall of the shell of the switch machine, so that the tightening block 5 and the pull claw 2 form a mutual force to fix the electric handle of the switch machine on the switch machine. Then, the switch button of the electric handle of the switch machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is operated, the operator adjusts the position and operates the corresponding software on the mobile terminal, the motor 6 is controlled to drive the switch machine through the wireless transmission system 10, the corresponding torque value is acquired, the mobile terminal is reserved and judged whether it is qualified, and whether the standard requirement is met is judged through measuring the fitting gap, and the switch machine is repeatedly driven.
[0051] It should be noted that the electric handle of the turnout provided by the above embodiment only needs one worker, that is, the transmission shaft 12 is connected to the input shaft of the turnout reducer, the second end of the pawl 2 is buckled to the arm of the turnout housing 11, and the jacking screw 4 is fixed on the turnout through the jacking block 5; meanwhile, the wireless transmission system 10 can be used to control the motor 6 to drive the turnout to move, and the gap can be measured and adjusted.
[0052] In summary, the electric handle of the turnout provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises: a fixed frame composed of two metal plates in a perpendicular manner, and the vertical section is L-shaped; a pawl in L-shaped, the first end of the pawl is fixed on the top of the vertical metal plate included in the fixed frame, and the second end extends above the housing of the turnout for fixing the turnout; a support frame arranged on the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame for arranging the motor; a jacking screw with the second end outside the vertical metal plate and used for arranging the jacking block in contact with the outer surface of the turnout; a transmission shaft with the first end connected with the output shaft key of the motor and the second end connected with the input shaft of the reducer of the turnout; and a data acquisition circuit board electrically connected with the motor for acquiring the torque of the motor driving the turnout. The transmission shaft included in the electric handle of the turnout has the first end connected with the output shaft key of the motor and the second end connected with the input shaft of the reducer of the turnout; further, the motor is electrically connected with the data acquisition circuit board, when the motor drives the turnout to rotate through the transmission shaft, the data acquisition circuit board can determine the torque of the turnout according to the rotation parameters of the motor, thereby solving the problem that the worker needs to drive the turnout by using the crank sleeve in the prior art, and the problem that the required force cannot be determined whether it exceeds the output force adjustment range of the turnout, so as to reduce the operating workers and labor intensity; furthermore, the torque of the turnout acquired through the data acquisition circuit board and the motor electrically connected can be uploaded to the server, the data acquisition function can be increased, and the work efficiency is improved.
[0053] Although preferred embodiments of the application have been described, those skilled in the art will be able to make additional changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the application.
[0054] Obviously, various modifications and changes can be made to the present application by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, they are intended to be included therein.
Claims
1. Switch machine electric handle, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of electric switch machine, including: Fixed frame, two metal plates are included in perpendicular manner, and vertical direction section is L type; Puller, it is L type, the first end of puller is fixed in the top of vertical metal plate included in the fixed frame, and the second end extends to the upper of the shell of switch machine, for fixing the switch machine; Support frame, it is arranged on the horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame, for setting motor; Jack screw, the second end of jack screw is located on the outside of vertical metal plate and is used to set up tight block, and the outer surface of switch machine is contacted by the tight block; Transmission shaft, the output shaft key bar of motor is connected with the first end of transmission shaft, and the input shaft of switch machine reducer is connected with the second end of transmission shaft;The second end of the transmission shaft is inner side outer circle structure, and the input shaft of switch machine reducer is matched with the size of inner side of the second end of transmission shaft, for driving switch machine reducer movement under the drive of motor; Data acquisition circuit board, it is electrically coupled with the motor, for obtaining the torque force of motor driving switch machine; Wireless transmission system, it is electrically coupled with the data acquisition circuit board, for transmitting the torque force obtained by the data acquisition circuit board to external server.
2. The switch machine motorized handle of claim 1, wherein, It also includes shell, the shell is arranged on the support frame and the fixed frame, for wrapping support frame and motor in; The first end of jack screw extends out of the shell and is connected with rotating handle, and the second end penetrates through the support frame, passes through the threaded hole of vertical metal plate, and is fixed with the vertical metal plate through the threaded hole; The second end of jack screw is connected with the tight block by jack screw.
3. The turn machine motorized handle of claim 2, wherein, The jack screw includes two, two the tight screw is fixed in the threaded hole of vertical metal plate, and two the tight screw is located below the puller.
4. The turn machine motorized handle of claim 1, wherein, The puller includes two, the first end of two pullers is connected with the hinge shaft hole of the top of vertical metal plate, and the second end of two pullers extends to the upper of the shell of switch machine, for buckling to the shell arm of switch machine.
5. The turn machine motorized handle of claim 1, wherein, It also includes battery; The battery, the wireless transmission system and the data acquisition circuit board are arranged on the horizontal metal plate; The battery is electrically coupled with the motor and the data acquisition circuit board respectively, for providing power supply to the motor and the data acquisition circuit board.
6. The turn machine motorized handle of claim 1, wherein, The support frame is composed of two vertical plates, and the bottom of two vertical plates is fixed with the upper surface of horizontal metal plate included in the fixed frame by screw; The motor is fixed between two vertical plates.
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