A rim clamp groove cleaning device

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of wheel band clasp ring groove cleaning devices, comprising: a branch, with the arc shape of wheel band clasp ring cooperation, branch is the steel member with threaded opening being provided at front end, arc outer peripheral surface of branch is equipped with cleaning mechanism, the arc inner peripheral surface of branch is provided with insert strip and lock catch;A handle, can be mounted on the insert strip of the inner peripheral surface of branch and be fixed by lock catch, handle is provided with several openings for improving holding friction along length direction;A cleaning mechanism, along the arc outer peripheral surface of branch distribution, cleaning mechanism includes first cleaning piece, second cleaning piece and third cleaning piece, wherein first cleaning piece can be mounted at the front end of branch, first cleaning piece includes stud, shell, first spring, cleaning block and quick-mounting support.The application can use cleaning mechanism to clean wheel band clasp ring groove, remove burr, sundries, dirt and the like in clasp ring groove, and the device is simple, and also fills the blank that wheel band clasp ring groove cannot be cleaned in prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wheel rim groove cleaning, specifically a wheel rim groove cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] my country's railways are developing towards high speed and heavy load. The increase in train speed and axle load places increasingly harsh load conditions on the wheels, which are crucial load-bearing components of locomotives and rolling stock. Therefore, the safety and reliability design of wheelsets is extremely important to ensure the safe operation of trains. Currently, wheels can be divided into two main categories based on their structure: rimmed wheels and integral wheels. Rimmed wheels are made by heat-fitting the rim onto the wheel hub and inserting a retaining ring.

[0003] Compared to integral wheels, when the rim and tread of the wheel rim wear down to a certain extent, replacing the wheel rim and putting it back into use significantly extends the service life of the wheelset. In assembled wheels, the wheel rim and rim are connected by an interference fit to transmit traction and braking forces. During use, wear, temperature rise, and other factors can cause the actual interference fit to be less than necessary, resulting in relative movement between the wheel rim and rim. This relative movement is called relaxation, and wheel rim relaxation can cause serious safety accidents such as locomotive derailment.

[0004] Because the rolling friction between the wheel rim and the rail causes wear, when the rolling diameter of the wheel wears down to a certain value, the wheel rim can be removed by heating and replaced with a new one for continued use. However, wheels with rims are prone to rim loosening due to various reasons, causing the rim to shift laterally around the wheel center, widening the distance between the two wheels, and straining the rails, which can easily lead to accidents. To meet the requirements of heavy-load and high-speed railways, ensure transportation safety, and prevent locomotive wheel rims from loosening and shifting outwards, measures such as "using integral wheels in newly manufactured locomotives" and "installing retaining rings on the driving wheels of locomotives with rims" have been adopted. Installing retaining rings on the wheel rims effectively prevents the wheel rims of locomotives with rims from loosening and shifting outwards, and is one of the major measures to prevent train derailment or derailment accidents.

[0005] The current method for adding retaining rings to wheel rims is as follows: for locomotive wheelsets that did not previously have retaining rings, the method of removing the wheel rims for inspection and adding retaining rings is adopted; for replacing new wheel rims, the method of first machining the wheel rim and retaining ring groove, then fitting the rim and adding the retaining ring is adopted.

[0006] Before use, the inner groove of the wheel rim retainer needs to be cleaned. Since the wheel rim retainer is different from other standard parts, it is more difficult to clean, and there is currently no cleaning device for wheel rim retainer grooves on the market. Based on this, the present invention proposes a wheel rim retainer groove cleaning device. This cleaning device is a manual structure. When in use, the user can hold the support arm and use the three cleaning parts on the inner side of the support arm to deal with burrs, dirt, dust and oil stains. The device is simple and fills the gap in the existing technology where wheel rim retainer grooves cannot be cleaned. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wheel rim buckle groove cleaning device, which can use three cleaning components on the inner side of the support arm to treat burrs, dirt, dust and oil stains, etc. The device is simple and fills the gap in the prior art where wheel rim buckle grooves cannot be cleaned.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wheel rim retaining ring groove cleaning device, comprising:

[0009] One arm is in the shape of an arc that fits with the wheel rim buckle. The arm is a steel component with a threaded opening at the front end. A cleaning mechanism is provided on the arc-shaped outer circumference of the arm, and a strip and a lock are provided on the arc-shaped inner circumference of the arm.

[0010] The handle can be installed on the insert on the inner circumference of the support arm and fixed by a buckle. The handle has several openings along its length to improve grip friction.

[0011] A cleaning mechanism is distributed along the arc-shaped outer circumference of the support arm. The cleaning mechanism includes a first cleaning component, a second cleaning component, and a third cleaning component. The first cleaning component can be installed at the front end of the support arm and includes a stud, a housing, a first spring, a cleaning block, and a quick-release bracket. The first cleaning component can extend into the wheel rim buckle groove and use the cleaning block to clean the burrs and edges inside the groove. The second cleaning component is located between the first and third cleaning components. The second cleaning component has a curved tooth structure and can extend into the wheel rim buckle groove. The third cleaning component includes a concave block, a quick-release structure, and a felt component. The cleaning mechanism utilizes a first, second, and third cleaning component to clean the groove of the wheel rim retainer. The first cleaning component cleans burrs from the ring groove. Due to its frequent contact with burrs, it wears out quickly. Therefore, the first cleaning component is installed via a detachable structure, which facilitates its replacement and reduces material consumption. The second cleaning component cleans debris from the ring groove after burr removal. Together with the felt component on the third cleaning component, it adheres oil and dust to the ring groove. The third cleaning component employs a quick-installation structure, which allows for rapid installation and ejection of the felt component without the need for manual removal.

[0012] Preferably, the concave block is integrally formed on the arc-shaped outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the support arm, and the inner side of the concave block can be fitted with a felt piece through a quick-release structure. The concave block can extend into the wheel buckle groove and the felt piece can be used to clean putty.

[0013] Preferably, the housing is a hollow cylinder with a stud connected to the rear end. A first spring is provided on the housing, and a groove is integrally formed at the front end of the housing for the quick-release bracket to be installed. A bolt is provided at the bottom of the groove to lock the quick-release bracket to the housing. The housing of the second cleaning component can be connected to the threaded opening at the front end of the support arm via a stud. The groove integrated at the front end of the housing facilitates the installation of the quick-release bracket.

[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the quick-release bracket extending from the recess is integrally formed with a gasket, on which a cleaning block is welded. The lower side of the gasket is connected to a first spring. The gasket can be connected to the housing through the first spring. The gasket, quick-release bracket, and cleaning block are integrated as a whole, which can be quickly connected to the front end of the housing through the quick-release bracket for easy installation. In addition, the first spring provides support and cushioning.

[0015] Preferably, the quick-release structure includes an outer bracket, a rack, a gear, a felt clamp arm, and a second spring. The support plate is fixed in the recess by bolts. A rack is slidably connected to the support plate. The front end of the rack is connected to the felt clamp arm. The rack is provided with a gear that meshes with it. The gear is a toothed gear. A handle that drives the gear to rotate is provided on one side of the gear. The handle extends to one side of the recess.

[0016] Preferably, the felt clamp arm includes a rear support, a connecting plate, and a clamp arm body, wherein the rear end of the rear support is connected to a rack, and the front ends of the rear support are respectively hinged to connecting plates.

[0017] Preferably, the clamping arm body is provided in two sets and can be connected to the front end of the support plate via a rotating shaft, and the rear ends of both sets of clamping arm bodies are connected to the free end of the connecting plate.

[0018] Preferably, the second spring is wrapped around the connecting plate, and its rear end is connected to the support plate. The two sets of clamping arms can clamp the felt piece, and the spring is compressed when the rack moves backward. The quick-release structure uses the clamping arms to clamp the felt piece. After clamping the felt piece, hold the handle and fit the support arm against the outer edge of the wheel buckle, so that the first, second, and third cleaning parts extend into the groove of the wheel buckle ring. Then, hold the handle and rotate the device to clean the inside of the ring groove. After cleaning, rotate the handle in the opposite direction to eject the felt piece using the elastic force of the second spring, without the need to manually remove the felt piece.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] 1. This invention can use a cleaning mechanism to clean the wheel rim retaining ring groove, removing burrs, debris, oil stains, etc. from the retaining ring groove. The device is simple and fills the gap in the prior art where the wheel rim retaining ring groove cannot be cleaned.

[0021] 2. The first cleaning component of the present invention is installed through a detachable structure, which facilitates the replacement of the first cleaning component and reduces material consumption.

[0022] 3. The third cleaning component of the present invention adopts a quick-installation structure, which enables the rapid installation and ejection of the felt component without the need to manually remove the felt component. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cleaning component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of a local part of the structure;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the location and partial structure of the third cleaning component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Support arm; 2. Threaded opening; 3. Insert bar; 4. First cleaning component; 401. Stud; 402. Housing; 403. First spring; 404. Cleaning block; 405. Quick-release bracket; 406. Washer; 5. Second cleaning component; 6. Third cleaning component; 601. Concave block; 602. Connecting plate; 603. Support plate; 604. Rack; 605. Felt clamp arm; 606. Second spring; 607. Felt component; 608. Gear; 7. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] This invention provides a technical solution: a wheel rim retaining ring groove cleaning device. This cleaning mechanism cleans the wheel rim retaining ring groove, removing burrs, debris, oil stains, etc. from the retaining ring groove. The device is simple and fills the gap in the prior art where wheel rim retaining ring grooves cannot be cleaned.

[0033] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 A wheel rim retaining groove cleaning device, comprising:

[0034] One arm 1 is an arc shape that matches the wheel rim buckle. The arm 1 is a steel component with a threaded opening 2 at the front end. A cleaning mechanism is provided on the arc-shaped outer circumference of the arm 1. An insert 3 and a lock are provided on the arc-shaped inner circumference of the arm 1.

[0035] The handle 7 can be installed on the insert 3 on the inner circumferential surface of the support arm 1 and fixed by a buckle. The handle 7 has several openings along its length to improve grip friction.

[0036] A cleaning mechanism is distributed along the arc-shaped outer periphery of the support arm 1. The cleaning mechanism includes a first cleaning component 4, a second cleaning component 5, and a third cleaning component 6.

[0037] Example 2: Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first cleaning component 4 can be installed at the front end of the support arm 1. The first cleaning component 4 includes a stud 401, a housing 402, a first spring 403, a cleaning block 404, and a quick-release bracket 405. The first cleaning component 4 can extend into the wheel buckle groove and use the cleaning block 404 to clean the burrs and edges inside the groove.

[0038] In this embodiment, the housing 402 is a hollow cylinder. A stud 401 is connected to the rear end of the housing 402. A first spring 403 is provided on the housing 402. A groove is integrally formed at the front end of the housing 402, into which a quick-release bracket 405 can be installed. A bolt is provided at the bottom of the groove to lock the quick-release bracket 405 to the housing 402. The housing 402 of the second cleaning component 5 can be connected to the threaded opening 2 at the front end of the support arm 1 via the stud 401. The integrated groove at the front end of the housing 402 facilitates the installation of the quick-release bracket 405.

[0039] In this embodiment, a gasket 406 is integrally formed on the upper end of the quick-release bracket 405 extending from the recess. A cleaning block 404 is welded to the gasket 406, and the lower side of the gasket 406 is connected to the first spring 403. The gasket 406 can be connected to the housing 402 through the first spring 403. The gasket 406, quick-release bracket 405, and cleaning block 404 are integrated as a whole, which can be quickly connected to the front end of the housing 402 through the quick-release bracket 405 for easy installation. In addition, the first spring 403 provides support and cushioning.

[0040] Example 3: Please refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the second cleaning member 5 is located between the first cleaning member 4 and the third cleaning member 6. The second cleaning member 5 is a curved tooth structure and can extend into the wheel rim buckle groove.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 In this embodiment, the third cleaning component 6 includes a recess 601, a quick-release structure, and a felt component 607. The cleaning mechanism can use the first cleaning component 4, the second cleaning component 5, and the third cleaning component 6 to extend into the groove of the wheel rim buckle for cleaning. The first cleaning component 4 is used to clean the burrs in the ring groove. Since it has more contact with burrs and wears out faster, the first cleaning component 4 is installed through a detachable structure, which facilitates the replacement of the first cleaning component 4 and reduces consumables. The second cleaning component 5 cleans the debris in the ring groove after the burrs are cleaned. Together with the felt component 607 on the third cleaning component 6, it adheres the oil and dust in the ring groove. The third cleaning component 6 adopts a quick-release structure, which can be used to quickly install and pop out the felt component 607 without manually removing the felt component 607.

[0042] In this embodiment, the recess 601 is integrally formed on the arc-shaped outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the support arm 1. The inner side of the recess 601 can be fitted with a felt piece 607 through a quick-release structure. The recess 601 can extend into the wheel buckle groove and the felt piece 607 can be used to clean putty.

[0043] In this embodiment, the quick-release structure includes an outer bracket, a rack 604, a gear 608, a felt clamping arm 605, and a second spring 606. The support plate 603 is fixed in the recess 601 by bolts. A rack 604 is slidably connected to the support plate 603. The front end of the rack 604 is connected to the felt clamping arm 605. The rack 604 is provided with a gear 608 that meshes with it. The gear 608 is a toothless gear 608. A handle for driving the gear 608 to rotate is provided on one side of the gear 608. The handle extends to one side of the recess 601.

[0044] In this embodiment, the felt clamp arm 605 includes a rear support, a connecting plate 602 and a clamp arm body, wherein the rear end of the rear support is connected to a rack 604, and the connecting plate 602 is hinged to both ends of the front side of the rear support.

[0045] In this embodiment, the clamping arm body is provided in two sets and can be connected to the front end of the support plate 603 via a rotating shaft. The rear ends of both sets of clamping arm bodies are connected to the free end of the connecting plate 602.

[0046] In this embodiment, the second spring 606 is wrapped around the connecting plate 602, and the rear end of the second spring 606 is connected to the support plate 603. The two sets of clamping arms can clamp the felt piece 607 and compress the spring when it moves backward with the rack 604.

[0047] Working principle: When in use, the felt part 607 can be clamped by the clamping arm body using the quick-release structure. After the felt part 607 is clamped, hold the handle 7 and put the support arm 1 into contact with the outer edge of the wheel buckle, so that the first cleaning part 4, the second cleaning part 5 and the third cleaning part 6 can be inserted into the groove of the wheel buckle ring. Then, hold the handle 7 and rotate the device to clean the inside of the ring groove. After cleaning, rotate the handle in the opposite direction and use the elastic force of the second spring 606 to pop out the felt part 607 without manually removing the felt part 607.

[0048] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased commercially, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all employ conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all use conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections also use conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here. Any content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0049] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wheel rim buckle groove cleaning device, characterized in that, include: One arm (1) is an arc shape that matches the wheel rim buckle. The arm (1) is a steel component with a threaded opening (2) at the front end. A cleaning mechanism is provided on the arc-shaped outer circumference of the arm (1). An insert (3) and a lock are provided on the arc-shaped inner circumference of the arm (1). The handle (7) can be installed on the insert (3) on the inner circumferential surface of the support arm (1) and fixed by a buckle. The handle (7) is provided with several openings along the length direction to improve grip friction. A cleaning mechanism is distributed along the arc-shaped outer periphery of the support arm (1). The cleaning mechanism includes a first cleaning component (4), a second cleaning component (5), and a third cleaning component (6). The first cleaning component (4) can be installed at the front end of the support arm (1). The second cleaning component (5) is located between the first cleaning component (4) and the third cleaning component (6). The second cleaning component (5) is a curved tooth structure and can extend into the wheel rim buckle groove. The first cleaning component (4) includes a stud (401), a housing (402), a first spring (403), a cleaning block (404), and a quick-release bracket (405). The first cleaning component (4) can extend into the wheel rim buckle groove and use the cleaning block (404) to clean the burrs and edges inside the groove. The housing (402) is a hollow cylinder. The rear end of the housing (402) is connected to a stud (401). The housing (402) is provided with a first spring (403). The front end of the housing (402) is integrally formed with a groove, and a quick-release bracket (405) can be installed in the groove. The third cleaning component (6) includes a recess (601), a quick-release structure and a felt component (607). The recess (601) is integrally formed on the arc-shaped outer circumferential surface at the rear end of the support arm (1). The felt component (607) can be installed on the inner side of the recess (601) through the quick-release structure. The recess (601) can extend into the wheel buckle groove and use the felt component (607) to clean the putty. The quick-assembly structure includes an outer bracket, a rack (604), a gear (608), a felt clamp arm, and a second spring (606). The support plate (603) is fixed in the recess (601) by bolts. A rack (604) is slidably connected to the support plate (603). The front end of the rack (604) is connected to the felt clamp arm. The rack (604) is provided with a gear (608) that meshes with it. The gear (608) is a toothed gear (608). A handle for driving the gear (608) to rotate is provided on one side of the gear (608). The handle extends to one side of the recess (601).

2. The wheel rim buckle groove cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the groove is provided with bolts to lock the quick-release bracket (405) and the housing (402).

3. The wheel rim buckle groove cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release bracket (405) has an integrally formed gasket (406) extending from the upper end of the groove. A cleaning block (404) is welded onto the gasket (406), and the lower side of the gasket (406) is connected to the first spring (403).

4. The wheel rim buckle groove cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The felt clamp arm includes a rear support, a connecting plate (602) and a clamp arm body (605), wherein the rear end of the rear support is connected to a rack (604), and the front two ends of the rear support are respectively hinged to the connecting plate (602); the second spring (606) is wrapped around the connecting plate (602), and the rear end of the second spring (606) is connected to the support plate (603).

5. The wheel rim retaining ring groove cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping arm body (605) is provided in two sets and can be connected to the front end of the support plate (603) via a rotating shaft. The rear ends of both sets of clamping arm bodies (605) are connected to the free end of the connecting plate (602).

6. The wheel rim retaining ring groove cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two sets of clamping arms (605) can clamp the felt piece (607) and compress the second spring (606) as the rack (604) moves backward.

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