Four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheel pairs
The staggered design of the four-chain conveyor enables automated storage and retrieval of wheelsets in railway vehicle depots, solving the problem of low operational efficiency in existing technologies, improving operational efficiency and reducing the footprint.
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
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The outdated wheelset storage method in railway vehicle depots results in low operational efficiency and prevents automated storage and retrieval.
A four-chain conveyor system is used, with staggered left and right conveyors to achieve automated storage and retrieval of wheelsets, and accumulation chains and chain conveyors for transportation.
It improves operational efficiency, reduces floor space, and enables automated storage and retrieval of wheelsets.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of railway vehicle equipment technology, specifically a four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the wheel storage sheds of various railway vehicle depots, wheelsets are stored on the ground rails in a staggered and densely arranged manner. The movement of wheelsets on the rails is done manually, and the lifting of wheelsets is accomplished by a gantry crane in the wheel storage shed. The main drawbacks are: the operation method is outdated and the operation efficiency is very low. 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 four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets, 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 a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets 2 and a four-chain conveyor 3. The four-chain conveyor 3 includes a left conveyor 3A and a right conveyor 3B that are staggered, parallel and at the same height. Adjacent wheelsets 2 can be staggered and stored and run on the left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B respectively.
[0005] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the wheelset 2 includes a wheel rim 2A, the left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B both include a chain conveyor 3C, the chain conveyor 3C includes an accumulation chain 4 and an accumulation chain track 5, the accumulation chain 4 includes a support roller 4A, a traveling wheel 4B and a chain piece 4C, the traveling wheel 4B is located on both sides of the support roller 4A, the support roller 4A includes a rim support roller 4A1 and a smooth wheel 4A2, the diameters of the rim support roller 4A1 and the smooth wheel 4A2 are equal, the rim support roller 4A1 includes a support roller rim 4A1A, the support roller 4A supports the wheel rim 2A, and the traveling wheel 4B travels on the accumulation chain track 5.
[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the four-chain conveyor 3 includes a conveyor located in the same temperature room of the wheel and axle workshop.
[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the four-chain conveyor 3 includes a buffer conveyor located inside the storage rack.
[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention, the four-chain conveyor 3 includes a multi-layer conveyor and a multi-row conveyor.
[0009] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention achieves automated operation of wheelset storage and retrieval by arranging four staggered accumulation chains to form a left and right conveyor that are misaligned with each other. Its main advantages are: small footprint and high operating efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of wheelset 2 and four-chain conveyor 3 in factory 1, and also a structural schematic diagram of multi-layer conveyor and multi-row conveyor that make up four-chain conveyor 3; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The middle AA view is also a structural schematic diagram of the left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B that make up the four-chain conveyor 3; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the chain conveyor 3C that makes up the left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B, a structural schematic diagram of the accumulating chain 4 and the accumulating chain track 5 that make up the chain conveyor 3C, and a structural schematic diagram of the wheel flange 2A that makes up the wheelset 2. Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the support roller 4A, the traveling wheel 4B and the chain piece 4C that make up the accumulation chain 4, a structural diagram of the flanged support roller 4A1 and the smooth wheel 4A2 that make up the support roller 4A, and a structural diagram of the flanged support roller 4A1A that makes up the flanged support roller 4A1.
[0011] Factory 1, wheelset 2, wheel rim 2A, four-chain conveyor 3, left conveyor 3A, right conveyor 3B, chain conveyor 3C, accumulation chain 4, support roller 4A, rimmed support roller 4A1, support roller rim 4A1A, smooth wheel 4A2, traveling wheel 4B, chain link 4C, accumulation chain track 5. 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 1-4 In this embodiment of the invention, the workshop 1 of the railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets 2 and a four-chain conveyor 3. The four-chain conveyor 3 includes a left conveyor 3A and a right conveyor 3B that are staggered, parallel and at the same height. Adjacent wheelsets 2 can be staggered and stored and run on the left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B respectively.
[0014] It should be noted that: two adjacent wheelsets 2 can also be stored and run on the left conveyor 3A or the right conveyor 3B without being separated, or they can be staggered in one section and not separated in the other section along the length of the four-chain conveyor 3.
[0015] The wheelset 2 includes a wheel rim 2A. The left conveyor 3A and the right conveyor 3B both include a chain conveyor 3C. The chain conveyor 3C includes an accumulation chain 4 and an accumulation chain track 5. The accumulation chain 4 includes a support roller 4A, a traveling wheel 4B, and chain links 4C. The traveling wheel 4B is located on both sides of the support roller 4A. The support roller 4A includes a rim support roller 4A1 and a smooth wheel 4A2. The diameters of the rim support roller 4A1 and the smooth wheel 4A2 are equal. The rim support roller 4A1 includes a support roller rim 4A1A. The support roller 4A supports the wheel rim 2A. The traveling wheel 4B travels on the accumulation chain track 5.
[0016] The four-chain conveyor 3 includes a conveyor located in the same temperature room of the wheel and axle workshop.
[0017] The four-chain conveyor 3 includes a buffer conveyor located inside the storage rack.
[0018] The four-chain conveyor 3 includes a multi-layer conveyor and a multi-row conveyor.
[0019] 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.
[0020] 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 four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets, characterized in that: The workshop (1) of a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets (2) and four-chain conveyors (3). The four-chain conveyors (3) include a left conveyor (3A) and a right conveyor (3B) that are staggered, parallel and at the same height. Two adjacent wheelsets (2) can be staggered and stored and run on the left conveyor (3A) and the right conveyor (3B) respectively.
2. A four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wheelset (2) includes a wheel flange (2A). The left conveyor (3A) and the right conveyor (3B) both include a chain conveyor (3C). The chain conveyor (3C) includes an accumulation chain (4) and an accumulation chain track (5). The accumulation chain (4) includes a support roller (4A), a traveling wheel (4B), and a chain piece (4C). The traveling wheel (4B) is located on both sides of the support roller (4A). The support roller (4A) includes a flanged support roller (4A1) and a smooth wheel (4A2). The flanged support roller (4A1) and the smooth wheel (4A2) have the same diameter. The flanged support roller (4A1) includes a support roller flange (4A1A). The support roller (4A) supports the wheel flange (2A). The traveling wheel (4B) travels on the accumulation chain track (5).
3. A four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four-chain conveyor (3) includes a conveyor located in the same temperature room of the wheel and axle workshop.
4. A four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four-chain conveyor (3) includes a buffer conveyor located in the storage rack.
5. A four-chain conveyor with storage function for railway wheelsets according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The four-chain conveyor (3) includes a multi-layer conveyor and a multi-row conveyor.