Full-open type top cover buffering and locking device of railway vehicle

By designing a buffer and locking mechanism and utilizing the coordination of an arc-shaped push rod and a robotic arm, the problems of structural damage and rebound caused by impact force during the closing process of the top cover are solved, the stable closure and locking of the top plate are achieved, and the reliability of the fully open top cover of railway vehicles is improved.

CN120646041APending Publication Date: 2025-09-16ZHENGZHOU RAILWAY VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202511022165.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2025-09-16

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Technical Problem

The existing fully open roof of railway vehicles is subjected to a large impact force during the closing process due to the unstable movement speed of the cylinder piston rod, which makes the structure easily damaged. In addition, the buffer rubber pad has poor reliability, is prone to aging, and has a short elastic stroke, which affects the buffering effect and stability of the roof.

Method used

A fully open roof cover device for railway vehicles is designed, which includes a buffering mechanism and a locking mechanism. The buffering and locking of the roof are achieved through the cooperation of an arc-shaped push rod and a mechanical arm. The arc-shaped push rod is used to push the mechanical arm to move, and a high-strength spring is used to provide rebound force to ensure that the roof does not rebound and is locked during the closing process.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the rebound phenomenon of the top plate during the closing process, improves the buffering efficiency and locking performance of the top plate, reduces structural damage, and ensures the stability and safety of the top plate during the opening and closing process.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a railway vehicle full-open type top cover buffering and locking device which comprises a top plate, a groove body is formed in the bottom of the top plate, a buffering mechanism and a locking mechanism are movably installed in the groove body, the locking mechanism comprises a clamping block and a clamping piece which are matched with each other, and the buffering mechanism comprises an arc-shaped push rod and a mechanical arm. The clamping block and the clamping piece are located on the two sides of the mechanical arm correspondingly. According to the device, the buffering mechanism is arranged on the top plate, in the closing process of the top plate, the effective buffering effect on the top plate can be achieved, in the closing process of the top plate, the arc-shaped push rod can push the mechanical arm to move so that a clamping block and a clamping piece in the locking mechanism can be attached and fixed, and when the top plate is buffered to a certain degree, the mechanical arm can be locked. The top plate is locked, it is guaranteed that the probability of the springback phenomenon of the top plate is reduced, and in the moving process of the mechanical arm, the pushing block can be pushed through the fixing block to move in the sliding groove, so that the clamping piece can be rapidly clamped and fixed to the clamping block after being adjusted to the designated position.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to railway freight cars, and in particular to a buffer locking device for a fully-open top cover of a railway vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Railway freight cars are vehicles specifically designed for transporting freight. They are designed to carry a variety of cargo types, including bulk goods, containers, liquids, and gases. Railway freight cars play a vital role in logistics and supply chain management, enabling efficient and economical long-distance transportation. Existing fully open roofs on railway vehicles often use pneumatic cylinders as their power source. During the opening and closing process, the cylinder piston rod's movement speed is unstable due to the shifting center of gravity of the roof, causing the roof to experience significant impact during closing, potentially damaging the structure. To prevent the roof from accidentally opening after closing, a locking device is typically installed on the roof for protection.

[0003] Currently, a common method for reducing impact forces on the roof is to install a rubber cushion between the roof and the vehicle body. However, this cushion has poor reliability and is prone to aging and breakage, requiring frequent replacement. Furthermore, the rubber cushion has a short elastic travel, resulting in poor cushioning effect on the roof. This can cause the roof to rebound during opening and closing, hindering its use. Therefore, a cushioning locking device for fully open roofs on railway vehicles is urgently needed to address this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle comprises a roof panel, a groove body is provided at the bottom of the roof panel, a buffer mechanism and a locking mechanism are movably installed inside the groove body, the locking mechanism comprises a matching clamping block and a clamping member, the buffer mechanism comprises an arc-shaped push rod and a mechanical arm, the clamping block and the clamping member are respectively located on both sides of the mechanical arm, the arc-shaped push rod is located on one side of the roof panel, and the arc-shaped push rod is used to adjust the use angle of the mechanical arm.

[0006] By adopting the above-mentioned invention content, by arranging a buffer mechanism on the top plate, an effective buffering effect can be achieved on the top plate during the closing process of the top plate. At the same time, during the closing process of the top plate, the arc-shaped push rod can push the mechanical arm to move so that the clamping block and the clamping part in the locking mechanism are fitted and fixed. While providing a certain buffer to the top plate, the top plate is locked, thereby reducing the probability of the top plate rebounding.

[0007] Preferably, the buffer mechanism also includes a fixing rod, which is opened on the surface of the top plate, and the arc-shaped push rod is movably installed on the surface of the fixing rod. The port of the arc-shaped push rod is fixedly installed with a protrusion, and the bottom surface of the robotic arm is opened with a groove, and the notch size of the groove is adapted to the port of the arc-shaped push rod.

[0008] By adopting the above invention, when the top plate is flipped, the arc-shaped push rod moves along the fixed rod with the top plate, so that the protrusion at its end is inserted into the groove on the surface of the robot arm, thereby pushing the robot arm to move.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the robotic arm is clamped in the interior of the trough body, and a third movable shaft is movably installed at the connecting end of the robotic arm and the trough body.

[0010] By adopting the above invention, the third movable axis is used to assist the robot arm in adjusting its angle so that the arc-shaped push rod can push it to move.

[0011] Preferably, the buffer mechanism also includes a connecting piece, which is movably installed at the other end of the slot, a telescopic rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting piece, one end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a connecting block, a high-strength spring is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod, and the two ends of the high-strength spring are respectively connected to the connecting piece and the connecting block, and the port of the connecting block is movably connected to one end of the robotic arm.

[0012] By adopting the above-mentioned invention content, during the pushing process of the robotic arm, the connecting block connected to it will squeeze the telescopic rod and the high-strength spring, so that when the robotic arm is adjusted to the appropriate position, the high-strength spring will play a stable rebound buffering effect to assist the top plate.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting end of the connecting block and the robotic arm is movably connected with a second movable axis.

[0014] By adopting the above invention, the second movable shaft is used to assist in adjusting the angle of the connection between the connecting block and the robotic arm, so that the robotic arm can push the connecting block to achieve a horizontal angle connection state.

[0015] Preferably, a first movable shaft is movably installed at the connection between the connecting member and the trough body.

[0016] By adopting the above invention, the movable angle of the connecting member can be adjusted through the first movable axis so that the connecting member can move along with the angle adjustment of the robot arm.

[0017] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a slide groove, which is opened inside the groove body, the internal thread of the slide groove is connected to a slide rod, the surface of the slide rod is slidably connected to a push block, and the clamping block is fixedly connected to the push block.

[0018] By adopting the above invention, the push block can be moved along the slide rod through the slide groove, so that the clamping member can be adjusted to a suitable position and then connected to the clamping block, so as to form a locking state for the top plate.

[0019] Preferably, an arc block is fixedly installed on the other side of the push block, and a fixed block is fixedly installed on the surface of the robotic arm, and the port size of the fixed block is adapted to the size of the arc block.

[0020] By adopting the above invention, during the movement of the robot arm, the fixed block can be clamped into the arc block as the robot arm moves, so as to push the push block and move along the slide groove.

[0021] Preferably, a notch is provided on the surface of the clamping member, and the size and length of the notch are both larger than the size and length of the clamping block.

[0022] By adopting the above invention content, during the clamping process, the clamping block will be clamped into the groove inside the clamping part. When the locking operation is released, the arc-shaped push rod will push the robotic arm again so that the clamping block will slide out of the clamping part, making it easier for the top plate to close.

[0023] Preferably, a plurality of the trough bodies are provided, and the number of the buffer mechanisms and the locking mechanisms is adapted to the number of the trough bodies.

[0024] By adopting the above invention, multiple buffer mechanisms and locking mechanisms can greatly improve the buffering efficiency and locking performance of the top plate, so that the top plate remains stable and the probability of damage and rebound after collision is greatly reduced.

[0025] In the above invention, the present invention provides a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. The buffering and locking device of the fully open roof of a railway vehicle is equipped with a buffering mechanism on the roof. During the closing process of the roof, the buffering effect can be effectively exerted on the roof. At the same time, during the closing process of the roof, the arc-shaped push rod can push the mechanical arm to move so that the clamping block and the clamping member in the locking mechanism are fitted and fixed. While providing a certain buffer to the roof, the roof is locked, thereby reducing the probability of damage to the roof when it is hit, and ensuring that the probability of rebound of the roof is reduced.

[0026] 2. The buffer locking device for the fully open roof of a railway vehicle can push the push block to move in the slide slot through the fixed block during the movement of the mechanical arm, so that the clamping part can be quickly clamped and fixed with the clamping block after being adjusted to the specified position, so as to lock the position of the top plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments described in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 The present invention provides a schematic cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle.

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the disassembled three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of a trough body provided in an embodiment of a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled three-dimensional structure of a buffer mechanism provided in an embodiment of a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to the present invention.

[0033] Description of reference numerals: 1. Top plate; 10. Trough body; 2. Buffer mechanism; 20. Fixed rod; 21. Arc push rod; 22. Robotic arm; 23. Connecting piece; 24. First movable axis; 25. Telescopic rod; 26. High-strength spring; 27. Connecting block; 28. Second movable axis; 29. ​​Third movable axis; 3. Locking mechanism; 30. Slide groove; 31. Slide rod; 32. Push block; 33. Snap-in block; 34. Snap-in piece; 35. Fixed block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figure 1-5 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a buffering and locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle, comprising a top plate 1, a groove body 10 being provided at the bottom of the top plate 1, a buffering mechanism 2 and a locking mechanism 3 being movably installed inside the groove body 10, the locking mechanism 3 comprising a matching clamping block 33 and a clamping member 34, the buffering mechanism 2 comprising an arc-shaped push rod 21 and a mechanical arm 22, the clamping block 33 and the clamping member 34 being respectively located on both sides of the mechanical arm 22, the arc-shaped push rod 21 being located on one side of the top plate 1, and the arc-shaped push rod 21 being used to adjust the use angle of the mechanical arm 22.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the buffer mechanism 2 also includes a fixed rod 20, which is provided on the surface of the top plate 1, and an arc-shaped push rod 21 is movably installed on the surface of the fixed rod 20. The port of the arc-shaped push rod 21 is fixedly installed with a bump, and the bottom surface of the mechanical arm 22 is provided with a groove. The size of the groove is adapted to the port of the arc-shaped push rod 21. One end of the mechanical arm 22 is clamped in the interior of the trough body 10, and the connection end of the mechanical arm 22 and the trough body 10 is movably installed with a third movable shaft 29. The buffer mechanism 2 also includes a connecting member 23, and the connecting member 2 It is movably mounted at the other end of the slot 10. A telescopic rod 25 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the connector 23. One end of the telescopic rod 25 is fixedly connected to a connecting block 27. A high-strength spring 26 is sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod 25. The two ends of the high-strength spring 26 are respectively connected to the connector 23 and the connecting block 27. The end of the connecting block 27 is movably connected to one end of the robotic arm 22. A second movable shaft 28 is movably connected to the connecting end of the connecting block 27 and the robotic arm 22. A first movable shaft 24 is movably mounted at the connection between the connector 23 and the slot body 10.

[0037] The present invention provides a buffering and locking device for a fully open roof cover of a railway vehicle. When the roof panel 1 is closed, multiple arc-shaped push rods 21 at the front end thereof will rotate along the fixed rod 20, and the ports of the multiple arc-shaped push rods 21 will be inserted into the grooves on the surface of the mechanical arm 22 adapted thereto, thereby pushing the mechanical arm 22 to adjust the angle along the third movable axis 29. During the adjustment process, the mechanical arm 22 will drive the connecting block 27 connected thereto to be adjusted synchronously. At the same time, since the length of the mechanical arm 22 is too long, the mechanical arm 22 will squeeze the telescopic rod 25 and the high-strength spring 26 in the process of driving the connecting block 27 to rise. The high-strength spring 26 will provide a large amount of rebound force to the mechanical arm 22 during the squeezing process, so as to have a certain buffering effect on the roof panel 1.

[0038] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, the locking mechanism 3 includes a slide groove 30, which is opened inside the trough body 10, and the internal thread of the slide groove 30 is connected to the slide rod 31, and the surface of the slide rod 31 is slidably connected to the push block 32, and the clamping block 33 is fixedly connected to the push block 32, and an arc block is fixedly installed on the other side of the push block 32, and a fixed block 35 is fixedly installed on the surface of the robotic arm 22, and the port size of the fixed block 35 is adapted to the size of the arc block, and a notch is opened on the surface of the clamping block 33, and the size and length of the notch are both greater than the size and length of the clamping piece 34, and the trough body 10 is provided with multiple ones, and the number of the buffer mechanism 2 and the locking mechanism 3 are adapted to the number of the trough body 10.

[0039] When the cam 32 is in the closed position, the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34 and the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34. When the cam 32 is in the closed position, the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34 and the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34. When the cam 32 is in the closed position, the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34 and the locking member 33 is engaged with the locking member 34.

[0040] Working principle: The present invention provides a buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle. When the roof 1 is closed, the multiple arc-shaped push rods 21 at the front end thereof will rotate along the fixed rod 20, and the ports of the multiple arc-shaped push rods 21 will be inserted into the grooves on the surface of the mechanical arm 22 adapted thereto, thereby pushing the mechanical arm 22 to adjust the angle along the third movable axis 29. During the adjustment process, the mechanical arm 22 will drive the connecting block 27 connected thereto to adjust synchronously. At the same time, since the length of the mechanical arm 22 is too long, the mechanical arm 22 will squeeze the telescopic rod 25 and the high-strength spring 26 in the process of driving the connecting block 27 to rise. The high-strength spring 26 will provide a large amount of rebound force to the mechanical arm 22 during the squeezing process, so as to have a certain buffering effect on the roof 1. During the adjustment process of the mechanical arm 22, the mechanical arm 22 will When the cam 33 is in the closed position, the locking piece 33 is locked and the locking piece 33 is released, and the locking piece 33 is locked.

[0041] The above description is merely illustrative of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It goes without saying that those skilled in the art will be able to modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and description are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A fully open roof buffer locking device for a railway vehicle, comprising a roof plate (1), characterized in that: A groove body (10) is provided at the bottom of the top plate (1), and a buffer mechanism (2) and a locking mechanism (3) are movably installed inside the groove body (10), and the locking mechanism (3) includes a matching clamping block (33) and a clamping member (34). The buffer mechanism (2) includes an arc-shaped push rod (21) and a mechanical arm (22), and the clamping block (33) and the clamping member (34) are respectively located on both sides of the mechanical arm (22). The arc-shaped push rod (21) is located on one side of the top plate (1), and the arc-shaped push rod (21) is used to adjust the use angle of the mechanical arm (22).

2. A buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (2) further comprises a fixing rod (20), wherein the fixing rod (20) is provided on the surface of the top plate (1), and the arc-shaped push rod (21) is movably mounted on the surface of the fixing rod (20), and a protrusion is fixedly mounted on the end of the arc-shaped push rod (21), and a groove is provided on the bottom surface of the mechanical arm (22), and the size of the groove is adapted to the end of the arc-shaped push rod (21).

3. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the mechanical arm (22) is clamped inside the trough body (10), and a third movable shaft (29) is movably mounted on the connection end between the mechanical arm (22) and the trough body (10).

4. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (2) further comprises a connecting member (23), the connecting member (23) being movably mounted on the other end of the slot (10), a telescopic rod (25) being fixedly mounted on the bottom of the connecting member (23), one end of the telescopic rod (25) being fixedly connected to a connecting block (27), a high-strength spring (26) being sleeved on the surface of the telescopic rod (25), and two ends of the high-strength spring (26) being respectively connected to the connecting member (23) and the connecting block (27), and a port of the connecting block (27) being movably connected to one end of the robotic arm (22).

5. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting end of the connecting block (27) and the mechanical arm (22) is movably connected to a second movable shaft (28).

6. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first movable shaft (24) is movably mounted at the connection between the connecting member (23) and the trough body (10).

7. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (3) includes a slide groove (30), the slide groove (30) is opened inside the groove body (10), the internal thread of the slide groove (30) is connected to a slide rod (31), the surface of the slide rod (31) is slidably connected to a push block (32), and the clamping block (33) is fixedly connected to the push block (32).

8. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: An arc block is fixedly mounted on the other side of the push block (32), and a fixed block (35) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the mechanical arm (22), wherein the port size of the fixed block (35) is adapted to the size of the arc block.

9. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: A notch is provided on the surface of the clamping piece (34), and the size and length of the notch are both larger than the size and length of the clamping block (33).

10. The buffer locking device for a fully open roof of a railway vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the trough bodies (10) are provided, and the number of the buffer mechanisms (2) and the locking mechanisms (3) are adapted to the number of the trough bodies (10).