Vertical wheel storage with v-shaped wheel frame
By using a vertical wheel depot and gantry robot system, and utilizing V-shaped wheel rims and an intelligent selection depot, the problems of low wheel conveying efficiency and large footprint within the vehicle depot's wheel plant have been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost wheel conveying.
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
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing wheel conveying methods in vehicle depots and wheel factories are outdated, require large investments, and occupy a large area.
The system employs a vertical wheel depot and a gantry robot system, utilizing V-shaped wheel rims and an intelligent selection depot. The gantry robot grips the wheels, enabling efficient transport.
It improves transportation efficiency and reduces 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 vertical wheel chute with a V-shaped wheel frame. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, all wheel transportation within the vehicle depot and wheel plant is achieved using ground forklifts and overhead cranes, which is mainly outdated and primitive. Some depots also use ground conveyors, but these methods require large investments and occupy a large area. 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 vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel frame 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 storage and logistics system 3 is included within the workshop 1 of a railway vehicle depot or rolling stock factory. The wheel storage and logistics system 3 includes wheels 3A and a vertical wheel storage 3C. Wheel 3A includes a rim 3A1, an outer rim surface 3A2, an inner rim surface 3A3, a hub 3A4, and a hub hole 3A5. Laterally adjacent wheels 3A are staggered in the vertical wheel storage 3C. The vertical wheel storage 3C includes a base 3C1 and V-shaped wheel frames 3C2, with each V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 storing one wheel 3A. The hollowed-out V-shaped wheel rim 3C2 is mounted on the base 3C1. The V-shaped wheel rim 3C2 includes a transverse inner flange 3C2A on the left and right sides and a longitudinal inner flange 3C2B at the front and rear ends at the highest position. The transverse inner flange 3C2A blocks the outer side 3A2 and inner side 3A3 of the rim of the wheel 3A. The longitudinal inner flange 3C2B blocks the rim 3A1 located in the middle of the wheel 3A in the height direction. The transversely adjacent and staggered V-shaped wheel rims 3C2 are connected into one piece. The hollowed-out hub 3A4 is located in the middle of the upper part of the V-shaped wheel rim 3C2.
[0005] As a further aspect of the present invention: the base 3C1 includes a base outer frame 3C1A and a base inner strip 3C1B located within the base outer frame 3C1A, and the bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 is mounted on the base inner strip 3C1B: As a further aspect of the present invention: the vertical wheel magazine 3C includes a rim stop block 3C3 installed on the inner strip 3C1B of the base, and each V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 is equipped with a rim stop block 3C3. The rim 3A1 can be positioned in the thickness direction by means of the bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 and the rim stop block 3C3.
[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 includes a rod-shaped wheel frame 3C2C formed by bending a rod.
[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the vertical wheel storage 3C includes a wheel intelligent selection and matching storage 8, and the factory building 1 includes a column track 1X and a gantry robot 5. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper device 5A. The gantry robot 5 can grasp the hub hole 3A5 of the wheel 3A in the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 in the wheel intelligent selection and matching storage 8 through the gripper device 5, thereby realizing the transportation of the wheel 3A.
[0008] 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 small trolley 5C, equipped with the lifting device 5D, can run laterally on the transverse track 5B2. The gripper device 5A includes a translational gripper 6. The translational gripper 6 includes a translational gripper seat 6A, a slider 6B, and a claw 6C mounted on the slider 6B. The two sliders 5C can slide on the translational gripper seat 6A. The translational gripper seat 6A is fixedly connected to the lifting device 5D. By sliding the left and right sliders 6B, the distance between the left and right claws 6C can be adjusted, allowing the claws 6C to extend into or disengage from the hub hole 3A5, thereby clamping or releasing the wheel 3A.
[0009] 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.
[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention: the gantry robot 5 includes a dual-cart gantry robot, which includes two independent cars 5C, each car 5C is equipped with a lifting device 5D, and each lifting device 5D is equipped with a gripper device 5A.
[0011] 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
[0012] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the column track 1X, gantry robot 5 and wheel storage logistics system 3 in factory 1, a structural schematic diagram of the wheel 3A and vertical wheel warehouse 3C that make up the wheel storage logistics system 3, and a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent wheel selection warehouse 8 that makes up the vertical wheel warehouse 3C. Figure 2 yes Figure 1View 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 that make up 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 translational gripper 6 that makes up the gripper device 5A. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the translational gripper seat 6A, the slider 6B and the gripper 6C that make up the translational gripper 6. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the 3C module for assembling the vertical wheel garage; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The M-direction view is also a structural schematic diagram of the base 3C1 and V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 that make up the upright wheel library 3C; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The N-direction view is also a structural schematic diagram of the flange block 3C3 that assembles the vertical wheel magazine 3C; Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the wheel flange 3A1, the outer side of the rim 3A2, the inner side of the rim 3A3, the hub 3A4, and the hub hole 3A5 that make up the wheel 3A; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the transverse inner flange 3C2A and the longitudinal inner flange 3C2B that make up the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The K-direction view is also a structural schematic diagram of the rod-shaped wheel frame 3C2C that makes up the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2. Figure 9 yes Figure 7 F-direction view; Figure 10 yes Figure 2 The 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.
[0013] Factory 1, column track 1X, wheel storage and logistics system 3, wheel 3A, wheel flange 3A1, outer side of wheel rim 3A2, inner side of wheel rim 3A3, wheel hub 3A4, wheel hub hole 3A5, vertical wheel storage 3C, base 3C1, V-shaped wheel frame 3C2, transverse inner flange 3C2A, longitudinal inner flange 3C2B, rod-shaped wheel frame 3C2C, gantry robot 5, gripper device 5A, trolley 5B, walking device 5B1, transverse track 5B2, trolley 5C, lifting device 5D, two-column three-stage lifting device 5DA, three-stage lifting column 5DA1, translational gripper 6, translational gripper seat 6A, slider 6B, gripper 6C. Detailed Implementation
[0014] 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.
[0015] Please see Figures 1-10 In this embodiment of the invention, the workshop 1 of the railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes a wheel storage and logistics system 3. The wheel storage and logistics system 3 includes wheels 3A and a vertical wheel storage 3C. Wheel 3A includes a rim 3A1, an outer rim surface 3A2, an inner rim surface 3A3, a hub 3A4, and a hub hole 3A5. Laterally adjacent wheels 3A are staggered in the vertical wheel storage 3C. The vertical wheel storage 3C includes a base 3C1 and a V-shaped wheel frame 3C2. Each V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 stores one wheel 3A and is hollowed out in the middle. The V-shaped wheel rim 3C2 is mounted on the base 3C1. The V-shaped wheel rim 3C2 includes a transverse inner flange 3C2A on the left and right sides and a longitudinal inner flange 3C2B at the front and rear ends at the highest position. The transverse inner flange 3C2A blocks the outer side 3A2 and inner side 3A3 of the rim of the wheel 3A. The longitudinal inner flange 3C2B blocks the rim 3A1 located in the middle of the wheel 3A in the height direction. The transversely adjacent and staggered V-shaped wheel rims 3C2 are connected into one piece. The wheel hub 3A4, which is detached on all sides, is located in the middle of the upper part of the V-shaped wheel rim 3C2.
[0016] The base 3C1 includes an outer base frame 3C1A and an inner base strip 3C1B located within the outer base frame 3C1A. The bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 is mounted on the inner base strip 3C1B. The vertical wheel magazine 3C includes a flange stop 3C3 installed on the inner strip 3C1B of the base. Each V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 is equipped with a flange stop 3C3. The flange 3A1 can be positioned in the thickness direction by means of the bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 and the flange stop 3C3.
[0017] The V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 includes a rod-shaped wheel frame 3C2C formed by bending a rod.
[0018] The vertical wheel storage 3C includes a wheel intelligent selection and matching storage 8. The factory building 1 includes a column track 1X and a gantry robot 5. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper device 5A. The gantry robot 5 can grasp the hub hole 3A5 of the wheel 3A in the V-shaped wheel frame 3C2 in the wheel intelligent selection and matching storage 8 through the gripper device 5, so as to realize the transportation of the wheel 3A.
[0019] 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 small trolley 5C, equipped with the lifting device 5D, can run laterally on the transverse track 5B2. The gripper device 5A includes a translational gripper 6. The translational gripper 6 includes a translational gripper seat 6A, a slider 6B, and a claw 6C mounted on the slider 6B. The two sliders 5C can slide on the translational gripper seat 6A. The translational gripper seat 6A is fixedly connected to the lifting device 5D. By sliding the left and right sliders 6B, the distance between the left and right claws 6C can be adjusted, allowing the claws 6C to extend into or disengage from the hub hole 3A5, thereby clamping or releasing the wheel 3A.
[0020] 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.
[0021] The gantry robot 5 includes a dual-cart gantry robot, which includes two independent cars 5C. Each car 5C is equipped with a lifting device 5D, and each lifting device 5D is equipped with a gripper device 5A.
[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 vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim, characterized in that: The workshop (1) of the railway vehicle depot or rolling stock factory includes a wheel storage and logistics system (3). The wheel storage and logistics system (3) includes wheels (3A) and vertical wheel storage (3C). The wheel (3A) includes a rim (3A1), an outer rim surface (3A2), an inner rim surface (3A3), a hub (3A4), and a hub hole (3A5). Laterally adjacent wheels (3A) are staggered in the vertical wheel storage (3C). The vertical wheel storage (3C) includes a base (3C1) and a V-shaped wheel frame (3C2). Each V-shaped wheel frame (3C2) stores one wheel (3A). The V-shaped wheel frame is hollowed out in the middle. The V-shaped wheel rim (3C2) is mounted on the base (3C1). The V-shaped wheel rim (3C2) includes a transverse inner flange (3C2A) on the left and right sides and a longitudinal inner flange (3C2B) at the front and rear ends at the highest position. The transverse inner flange (3C2A) blocks the outer side (3A2) and inner side (3A3) of the wheel rim (3A). The longitudinal inner flange (3C2B) blocks the rim flange (3A1) located in the middle of the wheel (3A) in the height direction. The transversely adjacent and staggered V-shaped wheel rims (3C2) are connected into one piece. The wheel hub (3A4) with open sides is located in the middle of the upper part of the V-shaped wheel rim (3C2).
2. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (3C1) includes an outer base frame (3C1A) and an inner base strip (3C1B) located inside the outer base frame (3C1A), and the bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame (3C2) is mounted on the inner base strip (3C1B).
3. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical wheel magazine (3C) includes a flange stop (3C3) mounted on the inner strip (3C1B) of the base. Each V-shaped wheel frame (3C2) is equipped with a flange stop (3C3). The flange (3A1) can be positioned in the thickness direction by means of the bottom of the V-shaped wheel frame (3C2) and the flange stop (3C3).
4. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 3, characterized in that: The V-shaped wheel rim (3C2) includes a rod-shaped wheel rim (3C2C) formed by bending a rod.
5. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 1, characterized in that... The vertical wheel storage (3C) includes a wheel intelligent selection storage (8), and the factory (1) includes a column track (1X) and a gantry robot (5). The gantry robot (5) includes a gripper device (5A). The gantry robot (5) can grasp the hub hole (3A5) of the wheel (3A) in the V-shaped wheel frame (3C2) in the wheel intelligent selection storage (8) through the gripper device (5), thereby realizing the transportation of the wheel (3A).
6. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 4 or 5, 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) via the walking device (5B1). The small trolley (5C) equipped with the lifting device (5D) can run laterally on the transverse track (5B2). The gripper device (5A) includes a translational gripper (6). The translational gripper (6) includes a translational gripper seat (6A), a slider (6B), and a claw (6C) mounted on the slider (6B). The two sliders (5C) can slide on the translational gripper seat (6A). The translational gripper seat (6A) is fixedly connected to the lifting device (5D). The distance between the two claws (6C) can be adjusted by sliding the two sliders (6B) on the left and right sides, so that the claws (6C) can enter or leave the wheel hub hole (3A5) to clamp or release the wheel (3A).
7. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 6, 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.
8. A vertical wheel garage with a V-shaped wheel rim according to claim 7, characterized in that... The gantry robot (5) includes a dual-cart gantry robot, which includes two independent cars (5C). Each car (5C) is equipped with a lifting device (5D), and each lifting device (5D) is equipped with a gripper device (5A).