Truss robot for railway wheel overhaul production
By using gantry robots to grasp and lift wheels and wheel frames, the problems of low efficiency and large footprint in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost wheel repair production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SUSHENG AUTOMATION EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
In the current railway wheel maintenance and production process, the ground forklift and overhead crane transportation methods are outdated, requiring large investments and occupying large areas of land.
The gantry robot, including gripper and lifting devices, can run on column rails to grab and lift wheels and wheel frames, achieving efficient transportation.
It improved maintenance and production efficiency while reducing overall investment and land area.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of railway vehicle maintenance and production equipment technology, specifically a gantry robot for railway wheel maintenance and production. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, wheel transportation within the wheel depots of the entire railway system is mainly achieved through ground forklifts and overhead cranes, which are primitive and outdated. Ground conveyors are also used, but their main drawbacks are high investment and large land area requirements. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a gantry robot for railway wheel maintenance production, 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: The workshop (1) of the railway wheel production workshop includes a column track 1X, a wheel storage and logistics system 3 and a gantry robot 5. The wheel storage and logistics system 3 includes a wheel 3A and a wheel lifting frame 3B. The wheel lifting frame 3B includes a base 3B1 and a lifting rod 3B2 fixed on the center of the base 3B1. Several wheels 3A are horizontally stacked on the base 3B1. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper device 5A, which can grasp horizontal wheels 3A and wheel frames 3B and lift them to the designated positions within the area of the two column tracks 1X.
[0005] As a further aspect of the present invention: the gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5B, a small trolley 5C, and a lifting device 5D. The large trolley 5B includes a walking device 5B1 and a transverse track 5B2. The large trolley 5B can run on the column track 1X via the walking device 5B1. The center of the lifting device 5D includes a through hole 5D1 with a diameter larger than that of the boom 3B2. The small trolley 5C, which is equipped with the lifting device 5D, can run laterally on the transverse track 5B2. The gripper device 5A includes a rotating gripper 6. The rotating gripper 6 includes a gripper seat 6A and a rotating shaft 6C. The gripper seat 6A is fixedly connected to the lifting device 5D. The bottom of the rotating shaft 6C includes an eccentric claw 6C1. The top of the rotating shaft 6C is mounted on the gripper seat 6A. The rotation of the rotating shaft 6C can cause the eccentric claw 6C1 to rotate.
[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the lifting device 5D includes a two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA, the two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA includes two sets of three-stage lifting columns 5DA1, and each set of three-stage lifting columns 5DA1 includes three sets of linear guide rails.
[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the gantry robot 5 can grasp the wheel 3A at the top layer of the wheel frame 3B.
[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: the top of the boom 3B2 includes a grooved ring 3B2A, the gripper device 5A includes a telescopic gripper 7, the telescopic gripper 7 includes a telescopic gripper seat 7A and a telescopic head gripper 7B, the telescopic head gripper 7B is mounted on the telescopic gripper seat 7A, and the gantry robot 5 can grab the wheel frame 3B by extending the telescopic head gripper 7B into the grooved ring 3B2A.
[0009] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention uses a gantry robot that can grasp both a single wheel and the entire wheel frame. Its main advantages are: high efficiency, low overall investment, and small footprint. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the column track 1X, the wheel storage and logistics system 3 and the gantry robot 5 in factory 1, and also a structural schematic diagram of the wheel 3A and the wheel frame 3B that make up the wheel storage and logistics system 3. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 View AA is also a structural schematic diagram of the gripper device 5A, the large carriage 5B, the small carriage 5C and the lifting device 5D of the gantry robot 5. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the walking device 5B1 and the transverse track 5B2 that make up the large carriage 5B. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the through hole 5D1 that makes up the lifting device 5D. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the rotating gripper 6 that makes up the gripper device 5A. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the gripper seat 6A and the rotating shaft 6C that make up the rotating gripper 6. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the eccentric claw 6C1 that makes up the rotating shaft 6C. Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the base 3B1 and the rod 3B2 that make up the wheel hanger frame 3B, and also a structural schematic diagram of the grooved ring 3B2A that makes up the rod 3B2; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 M-direction view; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the gantry robot 5 grasping the last wheel 3A inside the wheel frame 3B; Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic gripper 7 that makes up the gripper device 5A, a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic gripper seat 7A and the telescopic head gripper 7B that make up the telescopic gripper 7, and a structural schematic diagram of the gantry robot 5 when it extends into the groove ring 3B2A through the telescopic head gripper 7B to grab the boom 3B2. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point I; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The P-direction view; Figure 9 yes Figure 8The H-direction view is also a structural schematic diagram of the two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA that makes up the lifting device 5D, and a structural schematic diagram of the three-stage lifting column 5DA1 that makes up the two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA.
[0011] Factory 1, Column Track 1X, Wheel Storage and Logistics System 3, Wheel 3A, Wheel Hanging Frame 3B, Base 3B1, Hanging Rod 3B2, Grooved Ring 3B2A, Gantry Robot 5, Gripper Device 5A, Trolley 5B, Walking Device 5B1, Horizontal Track 5B2, Trolley 5C, Lifting Device 5D, Through Hole 5D1, Two-Column Three-Stage Lifting Device 5DA, Three-Stage Lifting Column 5DA1, Rotating Gripper 6, Gripper Seat 6A, Rotating Shaft 6C, Eccentric Gripper 6C1, Telescopic Gripper 7, Telescopic Gripper Seat 7A, Telescopic Head Gripper 7B. Detailed Implementation
[0012] 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.
[0013] Please see Figures 1-9 In this embodiment of the invention, the workshop 1 of the railway wheel production workshop includes a column track 1X, a wheel storage and logistics system 3 and a gantry robot 5. The wheel storage and logistics system 3 includes a wheel 3A and a wheel lifting frame 3B. The wheel lifting frame 3B includes a base 3B1 and a lifting rod 3B2 fixed on the center of the base 3B1. Several wheels 3A are horizontally stacked on the base 3B1. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper device 5A, which can grasp horizontal wheels 3A and wheel frames 3B and lift them to the designated positions within the area of the two column tracks 1X.
[0014] The gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5B, a small trolley 5C, and a lifting device 5D. The large trolley 5B includes a walking device 5B1 and a transverse track 5B2. The large trolley 5B can run on the column track 1X via the walking device 5B1. The center of the lifting device 5D includes a through hole 5D1 with a diameter larger than that of the boom 3B2. The small trolley 5C, which is equipped with the lifting device 5D, can move laterally on the transverse track 5B2. The gripper device 5A includes a rotating gripper 6. The rotating gripper 6 includes a gripper seat 6A and a rotating shaft 6C. The gripper seat 6A is fixedly connected to the lifting device 5D. The bottom of the rotating shaft 6C includes an eccentric claw 6C1. The top of the rotating shaft 6C is mounted on the gripper seat 6A. The rotation of the rotating shaft 6C can cause the eccentric claw 6C1 to rotate.
[0015] The lifting device 5D includes a two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA, which includes two sets of three-stage lifting columns 5DA1, and each set of three-stage lifting columns 5DA1 includes three sets of linear guide rails.
[0016] The gantry robot 5 can grab the wheel 3A on the top layer of the wheel frame 3B.
[0017] The top of the boom 3B2 includes a grooved ring 3B2A, and the gripper device 5A includes a telescopic gripper 7. The telescopic gripper 7 includes a telescopic gripper seat 7A and a telescopic head gripper 7B. The telescopic head gripper 7B is mounted on the telescopic gripper seat 7A. The gantry robot 5 can grab the wheel frame 3B by extending the telescopic head gripper 7B into the grooved ring 3B2A.
[0018] 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.
[0019] 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 gantry robot for use in railway wheel repair workshops, characterized in that: The workshop (1) of the railway wheel production workshop includes a column track (1X), a wheel storage and logistics system (3) and a gantry robot (5). The wheel storage and logistics system (3) includes a wheel (3A) and a wheel lifting frame (3B). The wheel lifting frame (3B) includes a base (3B1) and a lifting rod (3B2) fixed at the center of the base (3B1). Several wheels (3A) are horizontally stacked on the base (3B1). The gantry robot (5) includes a gripper device (5A). The gantry robot (5) can grasp the horizontal wheels (3A) and wheel lifting frames (3B) through the gripper device (5) and can lift them to the set positions in the area of the two column tracks (1X).
2. A gantry robot for railway wheel repair workshops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gantry robot (5) includes a large trolley (5B), a small trolley (5C), and a lifting device (5D). The large trolley (5B) includes a walking device (5B1) and a transverse track (5B2). The large trolley (5B) can run on the column track (1X) through the walking device (5B1). The center of the lifting device (5D) includes a through hole (5D1) with a diameter larger than that of the boom (3B2). The small trolley (5C) equipped with the lifting device (5D) can run laterally on the transverse track (5B2). The gripper device (5A) includes a rotating gripper (6). The rotating gripper (6) includes a gripper seat (6A) and a rotating shaft (6C). The gripper seat (6A) is fixedly connected to the lifting device (5D). The bottom of the rotating shaft (6C) includes an eccentric claw (6C1). The top of the rotating shaft (6C) is mounted on the gripper seat (6A). The eccentric claw (6C1) can rotate by rotating the rotating shaft (6C).
3. A gantry robot for a railway wheel repair workshop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting device (5D) includes a two-column three-stage lifting device (5DA), which includes two sets of three-stage lifting columns (5DA1), and each set of three-stage lifting columns (5DA1) includes three sets of linear guide rails.
4. A gantry robot for a railway wheel repair workshop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gantry robot (5) can grab the top wheel (3A) in the wheel hanger (3B).
5. A gantry robot for a railway wheel repair workshop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the boom (3B2) includes a grooved ring (3B2A), and the gripper device (5A) includes a telescopic gripper (7). The telescopic gripper (7) includes a telescopic gripper seat (7A) and a telescopic head gripper (7B). The telescopic head gripper (7B) is mounted on the telescopic gripper seat (7A). The gantry robot (5) can grab the wheel frame (3B) by extending the telescopic head gripper (7B) into the grooved ring (3B2A).