Equipment conveyor matched with wheel set chain type conveying line and located above wheel set chain type conveying line

By designing an equipment conveyor above the wheelset chain conveyor line, and utilizing a closed pipe and inclined rail conveying device to achieve automated conveying of wheelsets, the problems of complex structure and high cost in the existing technology are solved, and automated conveying of wheelsets in liquid cleaning and flaw detection equipment is realized.

CN121470133APending Publication Date: 2026-02-06JIANGSU SUSHENG AUTOMATION EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202511912857.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-18
Publication Date
2026-02-06

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the conveying of wheelsets in liquid cleaning and flaw detection equipment is difficult to automate, with complex structure and high cost, especially when wheelset accumulation chain applications require the addition of drive and tensioning devices.

Method used

A conveyor was designed above a wheelset chain conveyor line. The conveyor chain passes through the maintenance production equipment through a closed pipe to avoid liquid contact. The wheelset is automatically conveyed using a slanted rail conveyor and a wheel lifting device, reducing the need for drive and tensioning devices.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated transport of wheelsets in liquid cleaning and flaw detection equipment, simplifies the structure, reduces costs, and does not require additional drive and tensioning devices.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an equipment conveyor matched with a wheel pair chain type conveying line and located above the wheel pair chain type conveying line, which is characterized in that a wheel pair, a chain type conveying line and maintenance production equipment are included in a wheel shaft maintenance production workshop of a railway vehicle depot or a vehicle plant, the chain type conveying line capable of conveying the wheel pair comprises a conveying chain and a track, and the conveying chain runs on the track; the overhaul production equipment comprises an inlet, an outlet, a closed pipe, an equipment conveyor and liquid harmful to a conveying chain, the equipment conveyor is located above the chain type conveying line, the conveying chain penetrates through the overhaul production equipment in the closed pipe, and contact between the liquid and the conveying chain is avoided; the conveying of the wheel pairs in front of the inlet and behind the outlet is carried out by a chain type conveying line, and the conveying of the wheel pairs between the inlet and the outlet is carried out by an equipment conveyor; the conveying chain has the main advantages of being capable of preventing liquid from making contact with the conveying chain, simple in structure and low in cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of railway vehicle maintenance and production equipment, specifically a conveyor system that is matched with and located above a wheelset chain conveyor line. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the transport of wheelsets within the wheel and axle workshops of railway depots is mostly done manually. While wheelset accumulation chains are an excellent solution, they are difficult to apply in cleaning and flaw detection equipment involving liquids. Typically, the wheelset accumulation chain is arranged in segments at both ends of the equipment, but this requires numerous drive and tensioning devices for the conveyor chain, as well as a large pit to house these devices. Its main disadvantages are: complex structure, high cost, and difficulty in automation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a device conveyor that is matched with and located above the wheel chain conveyor line, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A wheel and axle repair and production workshop in a railway vehicle depot or rolling stock plant includes wheelsets 2, a chain conveyor line 3, and repair and production equipment 4. The chain conveyor line 3, capable of transporting wheelsets 2, includes a conveyor chain 3A and a track 3B, with the conveyor chain 3A running on the track 3B. The repair and production equipment 4 includes an inlet 4A, an outlet 4B, a closed pipe 4C, an equipment conveyor 4D, and a liquid harmful to the conveyor chain 3A. The equipment conveyor 4D is located above the chain conveyor line 3. The conveyor chain 3A passes through the repair and production equipment 4 within the closed pipe 4C, preventing contact between the liquid and the conveyor chain 3A. The conveying of wheelsets before the inlet 4A and after the outlet 4B is carried out by the chain conveyor line 3, while the conveying of wheelsets between the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B is carried out by the equipment conveyor 4D.

[0005] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the wheelset 2 includes a wheel rim 2A and a tread surface 2B; the conveyor chain 3A includes an accumulation chain 5, the accumulation chain 5 includes a support wheel 5A, a traveling wheel 5B and a chain link 5C, the traveling wheel 5B running on the track 3B is located on both sides of the support wheel 5A, the support wheel 5A includes a rim support wheel 5A1 and a smooth wheel 5A2, the diameters of the rim support wheel 5A1 and the smooth wheel 5A2 are equal, the rim support wheel 5A1 includes a support wheel rim 5A1A; the support wheel 5A supports the wheel rim 2A.

[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the equipment conveyor 4D includes a sloping rail conveying device 6, which includes a sloping rail 6A, a wheel lifting device 6B, and a stopper 6C. The sloping rail 6A includes a high position 6A1 and a low position 6A2 located at the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B, respectively, and the wheelset 2 can roll from the high position 6A1 to the low position 6A2. The stopper 6C is located between the high position 6A1 and the low position 6A2 and can block the forward rolling of the wheelset 2. The wheel lifting device 6B can lift the wheelset 2 on the accumulation chain 5 to the high position 6A1.

[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the lifting wheel device 6B includes a lifting inclined rail device 6B1, which includes a lifting device 6B1A and an inclined rail 6B1B.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: the closed tube 4C includes a liquid-blocking device 7, which can prevent liquid from entering the accumulation chain 5.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: the liquid blocking device 7 includes a liquid blocking guide plate 7A located at the outlet 4B and installed on the closed pipe 4C, the liquid blocking guide plate 7A can guide the liquid on the closed pipe 4C to the area below the track 3B.

[0010] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention adds a closed pipe that runs horizontally through the maintenance and production equipment, eliminating the need for a drive device and a tensioning device. Its main advantages are: simple structure, low cost, and easy automation. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 Is it a structural diagram of wheelset 2, chain conveyor line 3, track 3B and maintenance production equipment 4 in the workshop, or a structural diagram of inlet 4A, outlet 4B and equipment conveyor 4D that make up maintenance production equipment 4? Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The AA view is also a structural schematic diagram of the inclined rail conveying device 6 that makes up the equipment conveyor 4D, as well as a structural schematic diagram of the inclined rail 6A, the lifting wheel device 6B and the stopper 6C that make up the inclined rail conveying device 6, a structural schematic diagram of the high position 6A1 and the low position 6A2 that make up the inclined rail 6A, a structural schematic diagram of the lifting inclined rail device 6B1 that makes up the wheel device 6B, and a structural schematic diagram of the lifting device 6B1A and the inclined rail 6B1B that make up the lifting inclined rail device 6B1. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The BB view is also a structural schematic diagram of the rim 2A and tread 2B that make up wheelset 2; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 CC view; Figure 5yes Figure 1 The DD view is also a structural schematic diagram of the liquid-blocking device 7 that makes up the closed tube 4C, and a structural schematic diagram of the liquid-blocking guide plate 7A that makes up the liquid-blocking device 7. Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the support roller 5A, the traveling wheel 5B and the chain piece 5C that make up the accumulation chain 5, a structural diagram of the flanged support roller 5A1 and the smooth wheel 5A2 that make up the support roller 5A, and a structural diagram of the flanged support roller 5A1A that makes up the flanged support roller 5A1.

[0012] 2. Wheelset 2A, Wheel flange 2B, Tread 2B, Chain conveyor line 3, Conveyor chain 3A, Track 3B, Maintenance production equipment 4, Inlet 4A, Outlet 4B, Closed pipe 4C, Equipment conveyor 4D, Accumulation chain 5, Support roller 5A, Flared support roller 5A1, Support roller flange 5A1A, Smooth wheel 5A2, Traveling wheel 5B, Inclined rail conveyor device 6, Inclined rail 6A, High position 6A1, Low position 6A2, Wheel lifting device 6B, Lifting inclined rail device 6B1, Lifting device 6B1A, Inclined rail 6B1B, Stopper 6C, Liquid blocking device 7, Liquid blocking guide plate 7A. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0014] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the invention, the wheel and axle maintenance workshop of a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets 2, a chain conveyor line 3, and maintenance production equipment 4. The chain conveyor line 3, which can transport wheelsets 2, includes a conveyor chain 3A and a track 3B, with the conveyor chain 3A running on the track 3B. The maintenance production equipment 4 includes an inlet 4A, an outlet 4B, a closed pipe 4C, an equipment conveyor 4D, and a liquid harmful to the conveyor chain 3A. The equipment conveyor 4D is located above the chain conveyor line 3, and the conveyor chain 3A passes through the maintenance production equipment 4 within the closed pipe 4C, avoiding contact between the liquid and the conveyor chain 3A. The conveying of wheelsets before the inlet 4A and after the outlet 4B is carried out by the chain conveyor line 3, and the conveying of wheelsets between the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B is carried out by the equipment conveyor 4D.

[0015] It should be noted that the closed tube 4C can be a horizontal straight tube that encloses the track 3B.

[0016] The wheelset 2 includes a wheel rim 2A and a tread surface 2B; the conveyor chain 3A includes an accumulation chain 5, which includes a support wheel 5A, a traveling wheel 5B, and a chain link 5C. The traveling wheel 5B, which runs on the track 3B, is located on both sides of the support wheel 5A. The support wheel 5A includes a rim-supported support wheel 5A1 and a smooth wheel 5A2. The diameters of the rim-supported support wheel 5A1 and the smooth wheel 5A2 are equal. The rim-supported support wheel 5A1 includes a support wheel rim 5A1A. The support wheel 5A supports the wheel rim 2A.

[0017] The equipment conveyor 4D includes a sloping rail conveying device 6, which includes a sloping rail 6A, a wheel lifting device 6B, and a stopper 6C. The sloping rail 6A includes a high position 6A1 and a low position 6A2 located at the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B, respectively, and the wheelset 2 can roll from the high position 6A1 to the low position 6A2. The stopper 6C is located between the high position 6A1 and the low position 6A2 and can block the forward rolling of the wheelset 2. The wheel lifting device 6B can lift the wheelset 2 on the accumulation chain 5 to the high position 6A1.

[0018] It should be noted that: when the maintenance production equipment 4 is a cleaning equipment, the wheelset 2 performs cleaning operations at the stopper 6C position; when the maintenance production equipment 4 is a flaw detection equipment, the wheelset 2 performs flaw detection operations at the stopper 6C position.

[0019] The wheel-lifting device 6B includes a lifting inclined rail device 6B1, which includes a lifting device 6B1A and an inclined rail 6B1B.

[0020] The closed tube 4C includes a liquid-blocking device 7, which prevents liquid from entering the accumulation chain 5.

[0021] The liquid-blocking device 7 includes a liquid-blocking guide plate 7A located at the outlet 4B and installed on the closed pipe 4C. The liquid-blocking guide plate 7A can guide the liquid on the closed pipe 4C to the area below the track 3B.

[0022] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "front," and "rear," 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 limitations on this invention. In this invention, it should also be noted that the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integrally formed connection, a mechanical connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the terms in this invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A conveyor system for use with and above a wheel-chain conveyor line, characterized in that: The wheel and axle maintenance workshop of a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets (2), chain conveyor lines (3) and maintenance production equipment (4). The chain conveyor lines (3) that can transport wheelsets (2) include a conveyor chain (3A) and a track (3B). The conveyor chain (3A) runs on the track (3B). The maintenance production equipment (4) includes an inlet (4A), an outlet (4B), a closed pipe (4C), an equipment conveyor (4D), and a liquid that is harmful to the conveyor chain (3A). The equipment conveyor (4D) is located above the chain conveyor lines (3). The conveyor chain (3A) passes through the maintenance production equipment (4) in the closed pipe (4C), avoiding contact between the liquid and the conveyor chain (3A). The conveying of wheelsets before the inlet (4A) and after the outlet (4B) is carried out by the chain conveyor lines (3), and the conveying of wheelsets between the inlet (4A) and the outlet (4B) is carried out by the equipment conveyor (4D).

2. The equipment conveyor according to claim 1, which is matched with and located above a wheel-chain conveyor line, is characterized in that... The wheelset (2) includes a wheel flange (2A) and a tread (2B); the conveyor chain (3A) includes an accumulation chain (5), which includes a support roller (5A), a traveling wheel (5B), and a chain link (5C). The traveling wheel (5B) running on the track (3B) is located on both sides of the support roller (5A). The support roller (5A) includes a flanged support roller (5A1) and a smooth wheel (5A2). The flanged support roller (5A1) and the smooth wheel (5A2) have the same diameter. The flanged support roller (5A1) includes a support roller flange (5A1A). The support roller (5A) supports the wheel flange (2A).

3. The equipment conveyor according to claim 2, which is matched with and located above a wheelset chain conveyor line, is characterized in that... The equipment conveyor (4D) includes a sloping rail conveyor (6), which includes a sloping rail (6A), a wheel lifting device (6B), and a stopper (6C). The sloping rail (6A) includes a high position (6A1) and a low position (6A2) located at the inlet (4A) and the outlet (4B), respectively. The wheelset (2) can roll from the high position (6A1) to the low position (6A2). The stopper (6C) is located between the high position (6A1) and the low position (6A2) and can block the forward rolling of the wheelset (2). The wheel lifting device (6B) can lift the wheelset (2) on the accumulation chain (5) to the high position (6A1).

4. The equipment conveyor according to claim 3, which is matched with and located above a wheelset chain conveyor line, is characterized in that... The lifting wheel device (6B) includes a lifting inclined rail device (6B1), which includes a lifting device (6B1A) and an inclined rail (6B1B).

5. A conveyor system for use with and above a wheelset chain conveyor line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The closed tube (4C) includes a liquid-blocking device (7) which prevents liquid from entering the accumulation chain (5).

6. A conveyor system for use with and above a wheelset chain conveyor line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The liquid-blocking device (7) includes a liquid-blocking guide plate (7A) located at the outlet (4B) and installed on the closed pipe (4C). The liquid-blocking guide plate (7A) can guide the liquid on the closed pipe (4C) to the bottom of the track (3B).