Automatic cutting system for railway scrapped wagon

Abstract

The utility model discloses a railway scrapped freight car automatic cutting system which comprises a control system and a supporting outer frame arranged on a freight car, the upper portion and the two sides of the supporting outer frame are respectively provided with a movable frame and a scanner, a mechanical arm is arranged on the movable frame, and a cutting head is arranged on the mechanical arm. The device is characterized in that the cutting head is connected with the mechanical arm through the lifter, and the cutting head is installed at the output end of the lifter; a cutting auxiliary device is arranged on the cutting head and comprises a sliding rod arranged in the lifting direction of the lifter, one end of the sliding rod is located outside the plane where the cutting head is located, and a distance measurer is arranged at the other end of the sliding rod. And the lifter and the distance measurer are connected with the control system. The sliding rod moves when touching the protruding part, the distance measurer detects the moving distance length, the lifter lifts the cutting head by the corresponding distance, damage caused by touching the protruding part is avoided, the automatic cutting efficiency is improved, and safety is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cutting of scrapped railway freight cars, in particular to an automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars. Background Art

[0002] As an important part of the recycling of railway scrapped materials, when railway freight cars are scrapped due to long service life or serious damage, their carriages usually need to be disassembled into large pieces of materials for recycling. The traditional method mainly relies on manual operation using flame cutting or other tools, which is inefficient and has high safety risks, and it is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale disassembly.

[0003] In the prior art, a robotic arm and a scanner are used to automatically cut a freight car. The scanner scans the outer contour of the car, and the control system controls the robotic arm to evenly cut the car along the contour of the car. The authorization announcement number CN217072376U, a utility model patent applied for on August 25, 2021, proposes a device for improving the intelligence of disassembling scrapped railway freight cars. Since there are many types of scrapped railway freight cars, a 3D data model of the scrapped railway freight car is scanned by a 3D scanner. Generally, the type of the scrapped railway freight car can be judged by the 3D data model, and the central control controls the cutting robot to perform corresponding cutting actions according to the type; however, for the protruding parts on the surface and surroundings of the car caused by use, and places that do not meet the standards, it is difficult for the 3D scanner to fully detect them, and it will cause interference and damage to the cutting head on the robotic arm during cutting. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art and provide an automatic cutting system for scrapped railway trucks. The slide bar of the utility model moves when it hits the protruding part, the distance measuring device detects the length of the moving distance, and the lifter raises the cutting head by a corresponding distance to avoid hitting the protruding part and being damaged, thereby achieving the effect of improving the efficiency of automatic cutting and being safer.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: an automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars, comprising a control system and a supporting outer frame arranged on the freight car, wherein the upper part and both sides of the supporting outer frame are provided with a mobile frame and a scanner, the mobile frame is provided with a mechanical arm, and the mechanical arm is provided with a cutting head; the cutting head and the mechanical arm are connected through a lifter, and the cutting head is installed at the output end of the lifter; a cutting auxiliary device is provided outside the cutting head, and the cutting auxiliary device comprises a sliding rod arranged along the lifting direction of the lifter, one end of the sliding rod is located outside the plane where the cutting head is located, and the other end is provided with a distance measuring device; the lifter and the distance measuring device are both connected to the control system.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of the cutting auxiliary devices are provided along the circumference of the cutting head.

[0007] Preferably, the cutting auxiliary device further comprises a guide sleeve, the guide sleeve is arranged on the cutting head, and the slide rod is slidably connected to the guide sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the guide sleeve is provided with guide openings at both ends and a receiving groove inside, and the slide rod is provided with a blocking piece; the receiving groove is provided with a compression spring which is sleeved on the slide rod and pushes the blocking piece outward.

[0009] Preferably, a roller is provided at the outer end of the slide rod.

[0010] Preferably, the distance measuring device comprises a measuring wheel pressed on a sliding rod, and the sliding rod is provided with a measuring plane matched with the measuring wheel.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0012] (1) When the slide bar touches the protruding part, it moves. The distance measuring device detects the length of the movement. The lifter raises the cutting head by a corresponding distance to avoid damage caused by touching the protruding part. This improves the efficiency of automatic cutting and is safer.

[0013] (2) A plurality of cutting auxiliary devices are provided along the circumference of the cutting head, which can assist in preventing damage to the cutting head when it moves in different directions, thereby achieving a better use effect.

[0014] (3) Through the provision of the guide sleeve, the slide rod can slide in the guide sleeve, thereby ensuring the stability of the slide rod during movement.

[0015] (4) The compression spring can adjust the slide bar to press against the surface according to different protruding parts, thereby adapting to different working environments, ensuring the smooth progress of the cutting process, and playing a buffering role; after passing the protruding part, the slide bar is pushed to move back to the original position.

[0016] (5) A roller is provided at the outer end of the slide rod to reduce friction resistance and improve the smoothness of movement.

[0017] (6) The distance measuring device detects the rotational circumference of the measuring wheel and can determine the moving distance of the slide bar, which is then transmitted to the control system to control the lifter to drive the cutting head to move the corresponding distance, thereby improving the level of automation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2The enlarged cross-sectional view at point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the guide sleeve.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 1-support frame, 11-scanner;

[0024] 2-mobile frame, 21-mechanical arm, 22-cutting head;

[0025] 3-Lifter;

[0026] 4-cutting auxiliary device, 41-sliding rod, 411-measuring plane, 42-guide sliding sleeve, 421-guide opening, 422-accommodating groove, 43-compression spring, 44-blocking piece; 45-roller;

[0027] 5- distance measuring device, 51- measuring wheel;

[0028] 101- Freight compartment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the following disclosure.

[0031] Example

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 The utility model is further described as follows: an automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a control system and a supporting outer frame 1 arranged on the freight car 101, the upper part and both sides of the supporting outer frame 1 are provided with a moving frame 2 and a scanner 11, the moving frame 2 is provided with a mechanical arm 21, and the mechanical arm 21 is provided with a cutting head 22; the scanner 11 obtains the outer contour data of the freight car 101, and the control system controls the moving frame 2 and the mechanical arm 21 to move along the freight car 101 through the cutting head 22 for cutting.

[0033] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, the cutting head 22 is connected to the robot arm 21 through the lifter 3, and the cutting head 22 is installed at the output end of the lifter 3; a cutting auxiliary device 4 is provided outside the cutting head 22, and the cutting auxiliary device 4 includes a slide bar 41 arranged along the lifting direction of the lifter 3, one end of the slide bar 41 is located outside the plane where the cutting head 22 is located, and a distance measuring device 5 is provided at the other end; the lifter 3 and the distance measuring device 5 are both connected to the control system.

[0034] The protrusion on the surface of the freight car 101 is located on the moving path of the cutting head 22. The slide bar 41 moves to the protruding part and is moved by the thrust. The distance measuring device 5 detects the length of the moving distance. The control system controls the lifter 3 to immediately raise the cutting head 22 by a corresponding distance. After passing the protruding part, the slide bar 41 moves back to its original position, and the lifter 3 drops the cutting head 22 to its original position to avoid damage caused by hitting the protruding part, thereby improving the efficiency of automatic cutting and making it safer.

[0035] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, a plurality of cutting auxiliary devices 4 are provided along the circumference of the cutting head 22, which can assist in preventing damage to the cutting head 22 when it moves in different directions, and the use effect is better.

[0036] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the cutting auxiliary device 4 also includes a guide sleeve 42, which is arranged on the cutting head 22, and the slide bar 41 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 42. Through the arrangement of the guide sleeve 42, the slide bar 41 can slide in the guide sleeve 42, thereby ensuring the stability of the slide bar 41 during movement.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, guide openings 421 are provided at both ends of the guide sleeve 42, a receiving groove 422 is provided inside, a blocking piece 44 is provided on the slide rod 41; a compression spring 43 is provided in the receiving groove 422 and is sleeved on the slide rod 41 to push the blocking piece 44 outward.

[0038] The compression spring 43 can adjust the slide bar 41 to press against the surface according to different protruding parts, thereby adapting to different working environments, ensuring the smooth progress of the cutting process, and playing a buffering role; after passing the protruding part, the slide bar 41 is pushed to move back to the original position.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, a roller 45 is provided at the outer end of the slide rod 4 to reduce friction resistance and improve the smoothness of movement.

[0040] like Figure 3As shown, the distance measuring device 5 includes a measuring wheel 51 pressed on the slide bar 41, and a measuring plane 411 is provided on the slide bar 41 to cooperate with the measuring wheel 51. The back and forth movement of the slide bar 41 drives the measuring wheel 51 to roll on the measuring plane 411. The distance measuring device 5 detects the rotation circumference of the measuring wheel 51, and can determine the moving distance of the slide bar 41, which is then transmitted to the control system to control the lifter 3 to drive the cutting head 22 to move a corresponding distance, thereby improving the automation level.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "vertical", "horizontal" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the purpose of describing the present invention rather than requiring the present invention to be constructed or operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. The terms "connected" and "connected" in the present invention should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a connection or a detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate component. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any other form of limitation to the present invention. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical contents disclosed above to change or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification or equivalent change made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars, comprising a control system and a supporting outer frame (1) arranged on a freight car (101), wherein a mobile frame (2) and a scanner (11) are arranged on the upper part and both sides of the supporting outer frame (1), a mechanical arm (21) is arranged on the mobile frame (2), and a cutting head (22) is arranged on the mechanical arm (21); characterized in that: The cutting head (22) is connected to the mechanical arm (21) via a lifter (3), and the cutting head (22) is installed at the output end of the lifter (3); The cutting head (22) is provided with a cutting auxiliary device (4) outside, and the cutting auxiliary device (4) comprises a sliding rod (41) arranged along the lifting direction of the lifter (3), one end of the sliding rod (41) is located outside the plane where the cutting head (22) is located, and the other end is provided with a distance measuring device (5); The lifter (3) and the distance measuring device (5) are both connected to a control system.

2. The automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A plurality of the cutting auxiliary devices (4) are arranged along the circumference of the cutting head (22).

3. The automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cutting auxiliary device (4) further comprises a guide sleeve (42), wherein the guide sleeve (42) is arranged on the cutting head (22), and the slide rod (41) is slidably connected to the guide sleeve (42).

4. The automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The two ends of the guide sleeve (42) are provided with guide openings (421), and the interior is provided with a receiving groove (422), and the slide rod (41) is provided with a blocking piece (44); A compression spring (43) is provided in the receiving groove (422) and is sleeved on the slide rod (41) to push the blocking sheet (44) outward.

5. The automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The outer end of the slide rod (41) is provided with a roller (45).

6. The automatic cutting system for scrapped railway freight cars according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The distance measuring device (5) comprises a measuring wheel (51) pressed on a sliding rod (41), and a measuring plane (411) cooperating with the measuring wheel (51) is provided on the sliding rod (41).

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