A receiving device and control method for a train wheel rim detection line
By designing pusher assembly, rotating wheel assembly, and stop wheel assembly on the train wheel rim inspection line, stable material feeding and precise tilt angle adjustment of the wheel rims were achieved, solving the problems of equipment collision and inspection accuracy, and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411821139.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-12-11
AI Technical Summary
When ultrasonically testing train wheel rims, there are problems such as collision damage between the equipment and the wheel rims, and inaccurate adjustment of the tilt angle, resulting in low testing accuracy.
A material receiving device for a train wheel rim inspection line is adopted, including a pusher assembly, a rotating wheel assembly, and a stop wheel assembly on the machine base. By utilizing a limit frame, a guide rail structure, and a motor-driven feed frame, stable feeding of wheel rims and precise tilt angle adjustment are achieved. Combined with a position sensor and an adjusting cylinder, the inspection accuracy is ensured.
This effectively avoids collision damage between the wheel rim and the equipment, improves detection accuracy and efficiency, and ensures the accuracy of ultrasonic flaw detection.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of wheel rim ultrasonic flaw detection, in particular to a train wheel rim
[0002] Detection line receiving device and control method. BACKGROUND
[0003] When the train wheel rim is subjected to ultrasonic flaw detection, a truss manipulator is used to feed the train wheel rim onto the detection device. During the feeding process of the truss manipulator, it is impossible to avoid the collision between the equipment and the wheel rim, which may cause damage. At the same time, it is impossible to ensure the accurate adjustment of the inclination angle of the wheel rim, and the ultrasonic flaw detection precision is low.
[0004] The applicant has found, through a search, that a kind of automatic train wheel bearing press fitting production line is disclosed in Chinese patent document CN117961495A published on May 3, 2024, which includes a stepping mechanism, a lubricating machine, a bearing feeding mechanism, a rear stop feeding mechanism and a press fitting mechanism. The stepping mechanism is used to convey the wheel set, the lubricating machine, the bearing feeding mechanism, the rear stop feeding mechanism and the press fitting mechanism are sequentially arranged along the wheel set conveying direction, the lubricating machine is used to apply anti-rust grease to the wheel set, the bearing feeding mechanism is used to convey the bearing to the press fitting mechanism, the rear stop feeding mechanism is used to fit the rear stop to the wheel set journal, and the press fitting mechanism is used to press the bearing onto the wheel set journal fitted with the rear stop. This device cannot solve the above technical problems.
[0005] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to provide a train wheel rim detection line receiving device and control method capable of realizing stable feeding of the wheel rim and accurately adjusting the inclination angle of the wheel rim. SUMMARY
[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide a train wheel rim detection line receiving device and control method capable of realizing stable feeding of the wheel rim and accurately adjusting the inclination angle of the wheel rim.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present application is as follows: a train wheel rim detection line receiving device, comprising a machine table, the machine table is respectively provided with a push wheel assembly, a rotating wheel assembly and a blocking wheel assembly;
[0008] The push wheel assembly comprises a feeding frame and a guide rail structure; a connecting limiting box is arranged on the feeding frame; a wheel rim is arranged in the limiting box; the bottom of the wheel rim is arranged on the rotating wheel assembly; the blocking wheel assembly is arranged on one side of the wheel rim.
[0009] The push wheel assembly comprises a base; the guide rail structure comprises a guide rail; the guide rail is arranged on the base, and a motor is arranged on the base; the feeding frame is arranged on the guide rail; the motor comprises a push rod;
[0010] The push rod is connected with the feeding frame.
[0011] An adjusting cylinder is arranged on the feeding frame; the adjusting cylinder is connected with the limiting frame; a side arm is arranged at an end of the feeding frame away from the motor; the limiting frame is arranged between adjacent side arms, and the limiting frame is hinged with the side arms.
[0012] A limiting plate mounting seat and a position sensor are respectively arranged on the side arm; a limiting baffle is arranged on the limiting plate mounting seat; a limiting block is arranged on the limiting frame; a sensing baffle is arranged on the limiting block; the limiting block is tightly abutted with the limiting baffle; the sensing baffle is arranged on one side of the position sensor.
[0013] The rotating wheel assembly comprises a first rotating wheel and a second rotating wheel; the first rotating wheel is connected with a driving motor;
[0014] The second rotating wheel is connected with an encoder; the wheel hoop is arranged on the first rotating wheel and the second rotating wheel.
[0015] A supporting wheel mounting seat is arranged at the top of the first rotating wheel and the second rotating wheel; a supporting wheel is connected with the supporting wheel mounting seat; the supporting wheel is tightly abutted with the side surface of the wheel hoop.
[0016] The stop wheel assembly comprises a stop wheel mounting seat; the stop wheel mounting seat is arranged on one side of the first rotating wheel away from the limiting frame; an installation rod is arranged on the stop wheel mounting seat; a stop wheel is arranged on the installation rod; the stop wheel is arranged on one side of the wheel hoop.
[0017] The stop wheel mounting seat comprises a limiting rod; the limiting frame comprises a stop frame; the stop frame is respectively arranged on both sides of the limiting frame;
[0018] The stop frame is tightly abutted with the end of the limiting rod.
[0019] A letting slot is arranged on the stop frame; a truss mechanical hand is connected with the wheel hoop; the truss mechanical hand is arranged in the letting slot.
[0020] A control method of a receiving device of a train wheel hoop detection line, the control method comprising the following steps:
[0021] S1: the truss mechanical hand hoists and transports the wheel hoop into the limiting frame; the bottom of the wheel hoop is tightly abutted on the second rotating wheel;
[0022] S2: the motor is started, the feeding frame moves along the guide rail, and the inclination angle of the limiting frame is adjusted;
[0023] S3: Set the blocking wheel and the leaning wheel on one side of the wheel tire; start ultrasonic detection.
[0024] The beneficial effects of the present application are:
[0025] 1. The present application provides a limiting frame, which can rotate flexibly on the feeding frame, and the truss manipulator hoists the wheel tire into the limiting frame, which can effectively limit the wheel tire, thereby effectively avoiding damage caused by collision between the wheel tire and other equipment.
[0026] 2. The feeding frame of the present application can slide along the guide rail, which can push the limiting frame to slowly incline the wheel tire until it is inclined to a specified angle; so that the device can more accurately and quickly adjust the inclination angle of the wheel tire, ensuring detection accuracy while improving detection efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0028] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0029] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic view of the push wheel assembly of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0030] Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the installation state of the adjusting cylinder of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0031] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic view of the truss manipulator of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0032] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of the rotating wheel assembly of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0033] Fig. 6 is a structural schematic view of the leaning wheel of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0034] Fig. 7 is a structural schematic view of the blocking wheel assembly of the material receiving device of the train wheel tire detection line.
[0035] The marks in the above figures are:
[0036] The marks in the figures are: 1, machine table,
[0037] 2, feeding frame, 201, adjusting cylinder, 202, side arm, 203, limiting plate mounting seat, 204, limiting baffle, 205, position sensor,
[0038] 3, limiting frame, 301, limiting block, 302, sensing baffle, 303, blocking frame, 304, give way slot, 305, truss manipulator,
[0039] 4. Wheel rim,
[0040] 5. Base, 501, guide rail, 502, motor,
[0041] 6. First rotating wheel, 601, second rotating wheel,
[0042] 7. Support wheel mounting seat, 701, support wheel,
[0043] 8. Baffle wheel mounting seat, 801, mounting rod, 802, baffle wheel, 803, limiting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the purpose is to help the technical personnel in the field to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present application, and to help its implementation.
[0045] The receiving device of the train wheel rim detection line shown in Figure 1 includes a machine table 1, which is respectively provided with a push wheel assembly, a rotating wheel assembly and a baffle wheel assembly; the push wheel assembly includes a feeding frame 2 and a guide rail structure; the feeding frame 2 is provided with a connecting limiting frame 3; the limiting frame 3 is provided with a wheel rim 4; the bottom of the wheel rim 4 is provided on the rotating wheel assembly; the baffle wheel assembly is provided on one side of the wheel rim 4.
[0046] The limiting frame 3 can be flexibly rotated on the feeding frame 2, and the truss mechanical hand 305 hoists the wheel rim 4 into the limiting frame 3, which can effectively limit the wheel rim 4, thereby effectively avoiding damage caused by collision between the wheel rim 4 and other equipment; the feeding frame 2 can slide along the guide rail structure, which can push the limiting frame 3 to slowly incline the wheel rim 4 until it is inclined to a specified angle; so that the device can more accurately and quickly adjust the inclination angle of the wheel rim 4, ensure the detection accuracy, and improve the detection efficiency.
[0047] The push wheel assembly includes a base 5; the guide rail structure includes a guide rail 501; the guide rail 501 is arranged on the base 5, and the base 5 is provided with a motor 502; the feeding frame 2 is arranged on the guide rail 501; the motor 502 includes a push rod; the push rod is connected with the feeding frame 2.
[0048] The cross section of the machine table 1 is triangular; the machine table 1 is provided with an inclined surface; the base 5 is fixedly connected to the higher end of the inclined surface; the top surface of the base 5 is fixedly connected with a guide rail 501; the motor 502 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the base 5; the feeding frame 2 is installed on the guide rail 501; the motor 502 can drive the push rod to extend and retract; the push rod is fixedly connected to one end of the feeding frame 2, so as to push the feeding frame 2 to reciprocatingly slide along the guide rail 501.
[0049] The feeding frame 2 is provided with an adjusting cylinder 201; the adjusting cylinder 201 is connected with the limiting frame 3; one end of the feeding frame 2 away from the motor 502 is provided with a side arm 202; the limiting frame 3 is arranged between the adjacent side arms 202 and is hingedly connected with the side arms 202.
[0050] One end of the feeding frame 2 away from the motor 502 is of a U-shaped structure; both sides of the end of the feeding frame 2 are provided with the side arms 202; the end of the side arm 202 is provided with a hinged shaft, the hinged shaft is connected with the side surface of the limiting frame 3, so that the limiting frame 3 can be flexibly rotated on the feeding frame 2; the adjusting cylinder 201 is hingedly connected on the feeding frame 2, and the back top of the limiting frame 3 is hingedly connected with the piston rod of the adjusting cylinder 201.
[0051] The side arm 202 is respectively provided with a limiting plate mounting seat 203 and a position sensor 205; the limiting plate mounting seat 203 is provided with a limiting baffle 204; the limiting frame 3 is provided with a limiting block 301; the limiting block 301 is provided with a sensing baffle 302; the limiting block 301 abuts against the limiting baffle 204; the sensing baffle 302 is arranged on one side of the position sensor 205.
[0052] The top and bottom of the side arm 202 are provided with the position sensor 205; the limiting frame 3 is provided with two limiting blocks 301; the position sensor 205 cooperates with the sensing baffle 302 to detect whether the limiting frame 3 is tilted to the left or right; during the pushing process, the adjusting cylinder 201 is in a medium leakage state, so that the adjusting cylinder 201 can automatically adjust the angle position according to the distance of the position sensor 205, so as to achieve the purpose of self-adaptation; when reaching the target position, the adjusting cylinder 201 controls the piston rod to extend or retract to lock the limiting frame 3; the limiting baffles 204 are respectively arranged on the top and bottom of the side arm 202, and the limiting baffles 204 abut against the limiting blocks 301, so as to achieve the hard limiting of the leftmost and rightmost angles of the limiting frame 3.
[0053] The rotating wheel assembly comprises a first rotating wheel 6 and a second rotating wheel 601; the first rotating wheel 6 is connected with a driving motor; the second rotating wheel 601 is connected with an encoder; and the wheel rim 4 is arranged on the first rotating wheel 6 and the second rotating wheel 601.
[0054] The first rotating wheel 6 is a rotating power source of the wheel rim 4, and the power is transmitted by the driving motor outside the water tank through a transmission shaft; in the detection process, the first rotating wheel 6 drives the wheel rim 4 to rotate; the shaft of the second rotating wheel 601 is provided with an encoder; when there is a difference between the rotating speeds of the first rotating wheel 6 and the second rotating wheel 601, the encoder alarms; and the first rotating wheel 6 and the second rotating wheel 601 are also one of the components of the equipment contacting the wheel rim 4, and bear the gravity and impact force brought by the wheel rim 4.
[0055] The top of the first rotating wheel 6 and the top of the second rotating wheel 601 are provided with a supporting wheel mounting seat 7; the supporting wheel mounting seat 7 is connected with a supporting wheel 701; and the supporting wheel 701 is tightly abutted against the side surface of the wheel rim 4.
[0056] The device is provided with two supporting wheel mounting seats 7; the supporting wheel mounting seat 7 is arranged on one side of the bottom of the wheel rim 4; and the supporting wheel 701 can position and support the side surface of the wheel rim 4.
[0057] The stop wheel assembly comprises a stop wheel mounting seat 8; the stop wheel mounting seat 8 is arranged on the side of the first rotating wheel 6 away from the limiting frame 3; the stop wheel mounting seat 8 is provided with a mounting rod 801; the mounting rod 801 is provided with a stop wheel 802; and the stop wheel 802 is arranged on one side of the wheel rim 4.
[0058] The stop wheel mounting seat 8 is fixedly connected to the workbench 1; the mounting rod 801 is connected to the stop wheel mounting seat 8, and the mounting rod 801 extends towards the wheel rim 4; the stop wheel 802 is arranged on one side of the top of the wheel rim 4; and the stop wheel 802 and the supporting wheel 701 form three points to make the reference surface of the workpiece unique, so as to limit the tilt limit angle position of the wheel rim 4.
[0059] And the two groups of ultrasonic probes can be parallel to the inner diameter surface and the inner rim surface of the wheel rim 4, so as to enhance the reliability of the phased array water immersion ultrasonic detection.
[0060] The stop wheel mounting seat 8 comprises a limiting rod 803; the limiting frame 3 comprises a stop frame 303; the stop frame 303 is arranged on both sides of the limiting frame 3; and the stop frame 303 is tightly abutted against the end of the limiting rod 803.
[0061] The limiting rod 803 is connected to the stop wheel mounting seat 8; the end of the limiting rod 803 is tightly abutted against the stop frame 303, so as to realize the limiting and stable supporting of the limiting frame 3.
[0062] The blocking frame 303 is provided with a position giving groove 304; the rim 4 is connected with a truss mechanical hand 305; the truss mechanical hand 305 is arranged in the position giving groove 304.
[0063] The blocking frame 303 is in U-shaped structure; the truss mechanical hand 305 extends into the position giving groove 304 from the top of the blocking frame 303, so that the rim 4 can be stably placed on the runner assembly; the position giving groove 304 can facilitate the hoisting operation of the truss mechanical hand 305.
[0064] A control method for a receiving device of a train rim detection line, the control method comprising the following steps:
[0065] S1: the truss mechanical hand 305 hoists the rim 4 into the limiting frame 3; the bottom of the rim 4 abuts against the second runner 601;
[0066] S2: the motor 502 is started, the feeding frame 2 moves along the guide rail 501, and the inclination angle of the limiting frame 3 is adjusted;
[0067] S3: the blocking wheel 802 and the leaning wheel 701 are arranged on one side of the rim 4; and ultrasonic detection is started.
[0068] In S1, the truss mechanical hand 305 hoists the rims 4 of different specifications to above the limiting frame 3, and then slowly sinks the rims 4 into the limiting frame 3; the rims 4 are in contact with the first runner 6 and the second runner 601 at the rim flange and tread positions, then the truss mechanical hand 305 is slowly loosened, and the inner rim surface of the rim 4 slowly abuts against the limiting frame 3; in S2, the rim 4 is slowly inclined by the joint action of the guide rail 501 and the motor 502 until reaching a specified position; the inclination angle of the limiting frame 3 is locked by the adjusting cylinder 201; in S3, the position sensor 205 obtains a position signal, the blocking wheel assembly is pushed to the specified position, the rim 4 is in a fixed and safe and stable state, and ultrasonic detection of the rim 4 is started.
[0069] The specific work flow of the present application is as follows:
[0070] S1: the truss mechanical hand 305 hoists the rim 4 into the limiting frame 3; the bottom of the rim 4 abuts against the runner 601;
[0071] S2: the motor 502 is started, the feeding frame 2 moves along the guide rail 501, and the inclination angle of the limiting frame 3 is adjusted;
[0072] S3: the blocking wheel 802 and the leaning wheel 701 are arranged on one side of the rim 4; and ultrasonic detection is started.
[0073] The application has been described above by way of illustration, and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that modifications can be made to the application as described above, without departing from the scope thereof, provided that the modifications adopt the concept and technical solutions of the application. The application also includes any modifications that do not depart from the concept and technical solutions of the application, and any direct applications of the above concept and technical solutions of the application to other fields.
Claims
1. A receiving device for a train wheel rim inspection line, characterized in that: Including machine table (1), the machine table (1) is equipped with respectively push wheel assembly, rotating wheel assembly and fender wheel assembly;The push wheel assembly includes feed frame (2) and guide rail structure;The feed frame (2) is equipped with connecting limit frame (3);The limit frame (3) is equipped with wheel hoop (4);The bottom of the wheel hoop (4) is equipped on the rotating wheel assembly;The fender wheel assembly is equipped on the wheel hoop (4) one side; The push wheel assembly includes base (5);The guide rail structure includes guide rail (501);The guide rail (501) is equipped on the base (5), and the base (5) is equipped with motor (502);The feed frame (2) is equipped on the guide rail (501);The motor (502) includes push rod;The push rod is connected with the feed frame (2); The feed frame (2) is equipped with adjusting cylinder (201);The adjusting cylinder (201) is connected with the limit frame (3);The end of the feed frame (2) away from the motor (502) is equipped with side arm (202);The limit frame (3) is equipped between adjacent side arm (202), and the limit frame (3) is hinged with the side arm (202).
2. A receiving device for a train wheel detection line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side arm (202) is respectively equipped with limit plate mounting seat (203) and position sensor (205);The limit plate mounting seat (203) is equipped with limit baffle (204);The limit frame (3) is equipped with limit block (301);The limit block (301) is equipped with induction baffle (302);The limit block (301) is tightly contacted with the limit baffle (204);The induction baffle (302) is equipped on one side of the position sensor (205).
3. A receiving device for a train wheel rim inspection line according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The rotating wheel assembly includes first rotating wheel (6) and second rotating wheel (601);The first rotating wheel (6) is connected with driving motor;The second rotating wheel (601) is connected with encoder;The wheel hoop (4) is equipped on the first rotating wheel (6) and the second rotating wheel (601).
4. A receiving device for a train wheel detection line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the first rotating wheel (6) and the second rotating wheel (601) is respectively equipped with leaning wheel mounting seat (7);The leaning wheel mounting seat (7) is connected with leaning wheel (701);The leaning wheel (701) is tightly contacted with the side of the wheel hoop (4).
5. A receiving device for a train wheel detection line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fender wheel assembly includes fender wheel mounting seat (8);The fender wheel mounting seat (8) is equipped on one side of the first rotating wheel (6) away from the limit frame (3);The fender wheel mounting seat (8) is equipped with mounting rod (801);The mounting rod (801) is equipped with fender wheel (802);The fender wheel (802) is equipped on one side of the wheel hoop (4).
6. A receiving device for a train wheel detection line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fender wheel mounting seat (8) includes limit rod (803);The limit frame (3) includes fender (303);The fender (303) is respectively equipped on both sides of the limit frame (3);The fender (303) is tightly contacted with the end of the limit rod (803).
7. A receiving device for a train wheel detection line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fender (303) is equipped with let go slot (304);The wheel hoop (4) is connected with truss manipulator (305);The truss manipulator (305) is equipped in the let go slot (304).
8. A control method for a receiving device of a train wheel rim inspection line according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The control method includes the following steps: S1: the truss manipulator (305) hoists the tire hoop (4) into the limiting frame (3); the bottom of the tire hoop (4) abuts against the second rotating wheel (601); S2: the motor (502) is started, the feeding frame (2) moves along the guide rail (501), and the inclination angle of the limiting frame (3) is adjusted; S3: the stop wheel (802) and the leaning wheel (701) are arranged on one side of the tire hoop (4); and ultrasonic detection is started.
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