Track plate workshop cone barrel automatic disengaging equipment

By designing an automatic cone removal device for the track slab workshop, and utilizing structures such as lifting mechanisms and traveling frames, the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and safety hazards in cone removal have been solved. This has enabled convenient collection and safe transfer of cones, thereby improving production efficiency.

CN121928668APending Publication Date: 2026-04-28SHANDONG LINQU SLEEPER +3
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG LINQU SLEEPER
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, removing cones from concrete track slabs is time-consuming and labor-intensive, poses safety hazards, and can easily damage the working environment, affecting production rhythm.

Method used

An automatic cone removal device for a track slab workshop was designed, including a frame, a lifting mechanism, and a traveling frame. The lifting mechanism lifts the cone, and the traveling frame approaches the cone. Utilizing structures such as buffer pads, elastic elements, and positioning elements, the cone is safely collected and transported.

Benefits of technology

This enabled convenient collection and safe transfer of cones, ensuring the safety of operators and improving production pace and equipment stability.

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Abstract

The invention discloses track slab workshop conical barrel automatic disengaging equipment which comprises a rack, a lifting mechanism and a walking frame, the lifting mechanism is used for lifting and falling the rack, the walking frame can walk on the rack in the left-right direction, the walking frame is elastically connected with a mounting frame capable of floating up and down through a plurality of elastic pieces, and the mounting frame is provided with a containing box capable of being slidably detached. The walking frame is detachably connected with an anti-disengaging piece capable of preventing the containing box from sliding and disengaging from the mounting frame, the containing box is provided with a buffering pad used for abutting against the bottom of the conical barrel, and the containing box is provided with a positioning piece. The cone barrels are automatically received and transferred, so that the cone barrels are conveniently collected, and are safely transferred; after the containing box bears the conical barrels, the walking frame walks to the safe position away from the track plate, the conical barrels in the containing box can be collected before the track plate is hoisted and transferred or turned over, and the whole operation rhythm is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of track slab processing equipment technology, specifically to an automatic cone removal device for track slab workshops. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of concrete track slabs, cone-shaped barrels are used to form grouting holes and assist in the demolding of the concrete track slabs from the mold. Chinese invention patent CN221192770U discloses a waterproof track slab, which describes a self-compacting concrete grout-blocking template set around the perimeter of the underfill layer of the track slab to be poured. The grout-blocking template, the base plate, and the track slab form a hollow cavity structure. After the track slab is finely adjusted, self-compacting concrete is poured into the hollow cavity through the grouting holes (i.e., grouting holes) on the track slab to form the underfill layer of the track slab. Chinese invention patent CN209633351U discloses a track slab demolding machine. The upper forming sleeve (i.e., cone) is shaped like a truncated cone with a large bottom and a small top. A top sleeve is slidably connected to the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the track slab mold, which can lift the grouting hole forming device to demold the prestressed track slab after molding. The top of the top sleeve is connected to the upper forming sleeve (i.e., cone) by bolts. The top sleeve can be pushed by the piston rod of the demolding cylinder, so that the grouting hole forming device moves from bottom to top, thereby realizing the demolding of the prestressed track slab.

[0003] When it is necessary to remove cones from concrete track slabs, the orientation of the concrete track slab is adjusted so that the cones are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. Then, downward pressure is applied to the cones from above, detaching them from the concrete track slab by directly pressing down or vibrating them. The inventors discovered that: due to the weight of the cones, collecting them from the concrete track slab is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to safety hazards; to ensure the safety of workers, fallen cones can only be collected after the concrete track slab has been removed, slowing down the production pace; and cones falling to the ground can easily damage the ground and harm the working environment. There is an urgent need for an automatic cone detachment device for track slab workshops that can conveniently collect cones, safely transport them, and maintain the overall work rhythm. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic cone removal device for track slab workshops that can conveniently collect cones, safely transfer cones, and ensure the overall operation rhythm.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the invention includes a frame, a lifting mechanism, and a traveling frame. The lifting mechanism is used to raise and lower the frame. The traveling frame can move along the frame in the left and right directions. The traveling frame is elastically connected to a mounting frame that can float up and down through several elastic members. The mounting frame is provided with a slidably detachable receiving box. The traveling frame is detachably connected to an anti-detachment component that prevents the receiving box from sliding off the mounting frame. The receiving box is provided with a buffer pad for abutting the bottom of the cone. The receiving box is provided with a positioning component. The positioning component includes a connecting part that is detachably connected to the receiving box. A positioning part is provided above the connecting part. The shape of the positioning part is adapted to the shape of the inner cavity of the cone.

[0006] With the above structure, a traveling frame is installed, which moves along the frame to approach and move away from the cones within the track plate. The traveling frame can approach the cones until the receiving box is located below them. The lifting mechanism moves the frame, traveling frame, mounting frame, and receiving box upwards towards the cones. This upward movement of the receiving box reduces the free fall distance of the cones when they detach from the track plate and fall into the receiving box. The shorter fall distance and time result in a lower fall speed, reducing the impact of the cones on the receiving box. A buffer pad further reduces the impact of the cones falling into the receiving box, effectively cushioning the impact. Elastic elements further buffer the impact of the cones contacting the buffer pads, transmitting the impact through the receiving box and mounting frame to the traveling frame and frame, ensuring the structural integrity of the traveling frame and frame, and guaranteeing the stability and smoothness of the traveling frame's movement on the frame. By incorporating anti-detachment components, the receiving box is prevented from sliding off the mounting frame during the movement of the traveling frame. When the receiving box contains cones, the traveling frame moves away from the track plate, thus moving the receiving box away from the track plate. After the operator removes the anti-detachment components, the receiving box is slidably pulled out to separate from the mounting frame. The operator can then pick up and transport the cones from the receiving box. Positioning components ensure the cones maintain their proper position when supported by the receiving box, preventing them from tilting or tipping over and ensuring operational safety. Automatic cone receiving and transport enables convenient collection and safe transport of cones. After the receiving box receives the cones, the traveling frame moves to a safe position away from the track plate, allowing the cones to be collected before lifting, transporting, or flipping the track plate, thus ensuring the overall operational rhythm.

[0007] Furthermore, the frame is equipped with a first rack, the extension direction of which is parallel to the traveling direction of the walking frame. The walking frame is equipped with a motor, which has an output end and a first gear meshing with the first rack. By setting up the motor, the first rack, and the first gear, the motor drives the first gear meshing with the first rack to rotate on the first rack, thereby enabling the walking frame to travel in the left-right direction on the frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the traveling frame is equipped with an anti-tilt component on the side opposite the motor. This anti-tilt component prevents the traveling frame from tilting or tipping over due to the weight of the motor. By setting up the anti-tilt component to prevent the traveling frame from tilting or tipping over due to the weight of the motor, the overall stability of the traveling frame during use is ensured.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame is equipped with a second rack, which is parallel to the first rack. The traveling frame is rotatably connected to a second gear that meshes with the second rack. By setting the second rack and the second gear, the second gear rotates passively on the second rack when the traveling frame moves, ensuring the positional accuracy of the traveling frame during movement.

[0010] Furthermore, rack brackets are provided on opposite sides of the traveling frame in the direction of travel, and the rack brackets have through grooves that fit with the outer surface of the first rack with clearance. By setting rack brackets, the overall shape of the first rack can be maintained when the traveling frame travels, preventing the first rack from bending after long-term use, which could cause the first rack and the first gear to disengage or mesh too deeply.

[0011] Furthermore, the walking frame is detachably connected to several clamps, which can abut against the front and rear sides of the housing. By setting the clamps, compared to having the front and rear sides of the housing abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting frame respectively, the housing abuts against the clamps, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the housing, prevents the housing from swaying in the front and rear direction, makes the overall structure lightweight, and ensures the overall integrity of the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the frame is equipped with stop frames on both the front and rear sides to limit the movement of the traveling frame. By setting the stop frames, the traveling frame can be stopped, preventing it from moving excessively and detaching from the frame or colliding with the external environment.

[0013] In summary, the present invention has the advantages of reasonable structure and convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of area A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a section in area B; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section in area C; Figure 7 This is a right-side structural schematic diagram of the traveling frame, elastic components, motor, second gear, rack bracket, clamp, mounting bracket, and housing. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the status of the container, buffer pad, positioning components, and cone when in use; Figure 9 This is a simplified diagram of the action of detaching the cone from the concrete track slab in the existing technology; In the diagram: 1. Frame; 11. First rack; 12. Stop frame; 2. Lifting mechanism; 3. Traveling frame; 31. Elastic element; 32. Motor; 321. First gear; 33. Second gear; 34. Rack bracket; 341. Through slot; 35. Clamp; 4. Mounting bracket; 5. Receiving box; 6. Buffer pad; 7. Positioning element; 71. Connecting part; 72. Positioning part; 8. Anti-tilting component; 9. Second rack. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention and therefore showing only the components relevant to the invention. For ease of understanding, Figure 3 The left side is the left side of the invention. Figure 3 The right side is the right side of the invention. Figure 3 The upper side is the front side of the invention. Figure 3 The lower side is the rear side of the invention. Figure 1 The upper side is the upper side of the present invention. Figure 1 The lower side is the lower side of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 9 It shows the action of detaching the cone from the concrete track slab in the prior art, in which the output end of the hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder extends to bring the vibrator close to the upper part of the cone in the track slab, and the vibrator vibrates after abutting against the cone, causing the cone to detach downward from the track slab.

[0016] Reference Figures 1 to 7This invention includes a frame 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a traveling frame 3. The lifting mechanism 2 is used to lift and lower the frame 1. The lifting mechanism 2 can be a chain hoist, a scissor lift, a motor-driven screw and nut mechanism, or a worm gear screw jack. The lifting mechanism 2 can be a single unit located on either the left or right side of the frame 1, or two or more units can be located on the left and right sides of the frame 1. The traveling frame 3 can move along the frame 1 in a left-right direction. A roller assembly is rotatably connected to the lower part of the traveling frame 3, enabling it to move along the frame 1. The upper part of the frame 1 can be made of square tubing. The roller assembly includes several rollers, with retaining discs on the front and rear sides of each roller, fitted with clearance to the front and rear sides of the square tubing to prevent the rollers from deviating. The frame 1 can also be equipped with a dedicated track adapted to the roller assembly, allowing the roller assembly to move along the dedicated track. The traveling frame 3 is elastically connected to a mounting frame 4 that can float up and down via several elastic elements 31. The elastic elements 31 can be compression springs. The traveling frame 3 and the mounting frame 4 each have compression spring rods. The upper and lower sides of each elastic element 31 correspond to two corresponding compression spring rods, thus limiting the position of the elastic element 31. The traveling frame 3 is equipped with a limiting screw to prevent the mounting frame 4 from jumping excessively when the elastic elements 31 rebound. The screw head of the limiting screw faces downwards, and the threaded part of the limiting screw passes through the traveling frame 3 and is screwed onto the mounting frame 4. The limiting screw is an inverted screw, and by the screw head pressing against the traveling frame 3, it limits the upward movement of the mounting frame 4 when the elastic elements 31 rebound. Stops 12 are provided on the front and rear sides of the frame 1 to limit the traveling position of the traveling frame 3. The stops 12 prevent the traveling frame 3 from excessively moving and detaching from the frame 1 or colliding with the external environment.

[0017] Reference Figures 1 to 7The frame 1 is equipped with a first rack 11, the extension direction of which is parallel to the travel direction of the traveling frame 3. The traveling frame 3 is equipped with a motor 32, which has an output end and a first gear 321 meshing with the first rack 11 at the output end. By setting up the motor 32, the first rack 11, and the first gear 321, the motor 32 drives the first gear 321 meshing with the first rack 11 to rotate on the first rack 11, thereby enabling the traveling frame 3 to travel on the frame 1 in the left and right directions. The motor 32 can be a forward and reverse motor with an output end capable of forward and reverse rotation. The output end of the motor 32 can be equipped with a reducer, and the first gear 321 is located on the output end of the reducer. An anti-tilting component 8 is provided on the side of the traveling frame 3 opposite to the motor 32. The anti-tilting component 8 can prevent the traveling frame 3 from tilting or tipping over due to the weight of the motor 32. The motor 32 is located at the front of the traveling frame 3, and the anti-tilt component 8 is located at the rear of the traveling frame 3. The anti-tilt component 8 includes a support arm fixed to the traveling frame 3, and a rotatable roller is detachably mounted on the support arm. The frame 1 may have a flange, and the upper part of the roller can roll against the bottom surface of the flange. In this embodiment, the upper part of the frame 1 is made of a square tube, and the roller abuts against the bottom surface of a horizontally arranged square tube. By setting the anti-tilt component 8, the traveling frame 3 is prevented from tilting or tipping due to the weight of the motor 32, ensuring the overall stability of the traveling frame 3 during use. The frame 1 is provided with a second rack 9, which is parallel to the first rack 11. The traveling frame 3 is rotatably connected to a second gear 33 that meshes with the second rack 9. The second gear 33 rotates passively on the second rack 9 when the traveling frame 3 moves, ensuring the positional accuracy of the traveling frame 3 during movement. The traveling frame 3 has rack brackets 34 on opposite sides of its travel direction. In this embodiment, two rack brackets 34 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the traveling frame 3. Each rack bracket 34 has a through groove 341 that fits with the outer surface of the first rack 11. When the traveling frame 3 travels, the rack brackets 34 ensure the overall shape of the first rack 11, preventing the first rack 11 from bending after prolonged use, which could cause the first rack 11 to disengage or become too deeply engaged with the first gear 321. The frame 1 may be equipped with a proximity switch that can be adjusted to detect the traveling position of the traveling frame 3. The proximity switch is connected to the motor 32 to automatically control the traveling position of the traveling frame 3.

[0018] Reference Figures 1 to 8The mounting frame 4 is equipped with a slidably detachable receiving box 5. The mounting frame 4 and the receiving box 5 are roughly drawer-shaped. The entire assembly formed by the mounting frame 4 and the receiving box 5 has upwardly extending flanges on both the left and right sides and the front and rear sides. The receiving box 5 can be slidably pulled out from the mounting frame 4 and slidably pushed into the mounting frame 4 for assembly. The traveling frame 3 is detachably connected to an anti-detachment component that prevents the receiving box 5 from sliding off the mounting frame 4. The front and rear sides of the receiving box 5 can directly abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting frame 4, respectively. The receiving box 5 is limited on the left and right sides by the anti-detachment component, which can be a screw screwed onto the traveling frame 3. The anti-detachment component can be disassembled and assembled by turning it. In this embodiment, the receiving box 5 has an upwardly extending flange on the right side and is open on the left side. The mounting frame 4 has an upwardly extending flange on the left side and is open on the right side. The receiving box 5 can slide out from the mounting frame 4 by pulling it to the right. The anti-detachment component is located on the right side of the receiving box 5 and can abut against the right side of the receiving box 5. The traveling frame 3 is detachably connected to several clamps 35 via screws. These clamps 35 abut against the front and rear sides of the receiving box 5. By using clamps 35, compared to having the front and rear sides of the receiving box 5 abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting frame 4 respectively, the receiving box 5 is easier to install and remove by abutting against the clamps 35. This also prevents the receiving box 5 from swaying in the front-to-back direction, reduces overall weight, and ensures the overall integrity of the receiving box 5. The receiving box 5 is equipped with a buffer pad 6 for abutting against the bottom of the cone. The buffer pad 6 can be ring-shaped, making it lighter and saving production costs. The buffer pad 6 is screwed onto the receiving box 5. The buffer pad 6 can be made of polyurethane or rubber.

[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The receiving box 5 is provided with a positioning element 7, which includes a connecting part 71 detachably connected to the receiving box 5. A positioning part 72 is located above the connecting part 71, and the shape of the positioning part 72 is adapted to the shape of the inner cavity of the cone. The connecting part 71 can be detachably connected to the receiving box 5 by insertion or screwing. The maximum outer diameter of the connecting part 71 is smaller than the outer diameter of the lower part of the positioning part 72. The outer surface dimension of the positioning part 72 is slightly smaller than the inner cavity dimension of the cone, thus facilitating the receiving of the cone and limiting its position.

[0020] In use, this invention employs a traveling frame 3 that moves along the frame 1 to approach and move away from the cones within the track slab. The traveling frame 3 can approach the cones until the receiving box 5 is located below them. The lifting mechanism 2 moves the frame 1, traveling frame 3, mounting frame 4, and receiving box 5 upwards towards the cones. This upward movement of the receiving box 5 reduces the free fall distance of the cones when they detach from the track slab and fall into the receiving box 5, resulting in a shorter fall distance and time, and consequently, a lower fall speed, reducing the impact of the cones on the receiving box 5. A buffer pad 6 further reduces the impact of the cones falling into the receiving box 5, effectively cushioning the impact. An elastic element 31 buffers the impact of the cones contacting the buffer pad 6, which is transmitted through the receiving box 5 and mounting frame 4 to the traveling frame 3 and frame 1, ensuring the structural integrity of the traveling frame 3 and frame 1, and guaranteeing the stability and smoothness of the traveling frame 3 as it moves along the frame 1. By incorporating anti-detachment components, the receiving box 5 is prevented from sliding off the mounting frame 4 when the traveling frame 3 moves. When the receiving box 5 contains cones, the traveling frame 3 moves away from the track plate, thus moving the receiving box 5 away from the track plate. After the operator removes the anti-detachment components, the receiving box 5 is separated from the mounting frame 4 by sliding and pulling it out. The operator can then retrieve and transport the cones from the receiving box 5. Positioning components 7 ensure the cones maintain their proper position when supported by the receiving box 5, preventing them from tilting or tipping over, thus ensuring operational safety. The automatic receiving and transport of cones enables convenient collection and safe transport of cones. After the receiving box 5 receives the cones, it moves to a safe position away from the track plate via the traveling frame 3. The cones can be collected from the receiving box 5 before the track plate is lifted, transported, or flipped, ensuring the overall operational rhythm.

[0021] The above description is merely an example and illustration of the structure of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described, or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the structure of the invention or exceed the scope defined by the claims of this patent, all of which should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cone barrel removal device for a track slab workshop, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1), a lifting mechanism (2), and a traveling frame (3). The lifting mechanism (2) is used to lift and lower the frame (1). The traveling frame (3) can travel on the frame (1) in the left and right directions. The traveling frame (3) is elastically connected to a mounting frame (4) that can float up and down through several elastic elements (31). The mounting frame (4) is provided with a slidable and detachable housing (5). The traveling frame (3) is detachably connected with an anti-detachment component that prevents the housing (5) from sliding off the mounting frame (4). The housing (5) is provided with a buffer pad (6) for abutting the bottom of the cone. The housing (5) is provided with a positioning component (7). The positioning component (7) includes a connecting part (71) that is detachably connected to the housing (5). A positioning part (72) is provided above the connecting part (71). The shape of the positioning part (72) is adapted to the shape of the inner cavity of the cone.

2. The automatic cone barrel removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a first rack (11), the extension direction of the first rack (11) is parallel to the walking direction of the walking frame (3), the walking frame (3) is provided with a motor (32), the motor (32) has an output end and the output end of the motor (32) is provided with a first gear (321) meshing with the first rack (11).

3. The automatic cone barrel removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 2, characterized in that: The walking frame (3) is provided with an anti-tilt component (8) on the side opposite to the motor (32). The anti-tilt component (8) can prevent the walking frame (3) from tilting and falling due to the weight of the motor (32).

4. The automatic cone barrel removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a second rack (9), which is parallel to the first rack (11). The walking frame (3) is rotatably connected to a second gear (33) that meshes with the second rack (9).

5. The automatic cone removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 2, characterized in that: The traveling frame (3) has rack brackets (34) on opposite sides of the traveling direction. The rack brackets (34) have through grooves (341) that are clearance-fitted to the outer surface of the first rack (11).

6. The automatic cone removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walking frame (3) is detachably connected to several clamps (35), which can abut against the front and rear sides of the container (5).

7. The automatic cone removal device for track slab workshops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with stop frames (12) on the front and rear sides to restrict the walking position of the walking frame (3).

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