Automatic unhooking device for locomotive coupler

By designing the automatic hook removal device for locomotive hooks, the automatic hook removal is automatically removed by using the electric push rod to drive the hook lifting active rod to rotate, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety risks of manual hook removal, and achieving efficient and safe hook operation.

CN223072485UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08HUNAN LIANCHENG TRACK EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422505644.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

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Technical Problem

The existing method of removing hooks from locomotives relies on manual operations, resulting in high labor intensity, slow speed and safety risks, which cannot meet the efficiency and safety needs of modern railway transportation.

Method used

A locomotive hook automatic hook removal device is designed, including locomotive end plate, hook seat, hook rod, hook lift active rod, electric push rod and electronic control module. The hook lift active rod is driven to rotate by electric push rod to automatically remove the hook, and is equipped with a gear ring, universal joint, monitoring camera and remote control button to improve stability and operation convenience.

Benefits of technology

The automatic hook removal of locomotive hooks is realized, manual intervention is reduced, and the efficiency and safety of hook removal is improved, stability and smooth operation are ensured, and the needs of modern railway transportation are met.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic unhooking device for a locomotive coupler, which relates to the technical field of unhooking of locomotive couplers and comprises a locomotive end plate, a plurality of coupler seats and a plurality of coupler assemblies. The coupler rod is arranged in the through hole of the coupler seat in a penetrating manner; hook lifting driving rods are movably arranged on the coupler rod, a hook lifting driven rod is fixedly arranged on the coupler rod, and the hook lifting driven rod is arranged between the hook lifting driving rods; an electric push rod is arranged at the bottom of the hook-lifting driving rod; a coupler lifting chain is arranged in the middle of the coupler rod; a coupler pin is arranged at the bottom of the coupler lifting chain; and an electric control module is arranged on the locomotive end plate. According to the device, manual or automatic unhooking can be effectively conducted on the locomotive coupler, the risk of manual operation is reduced, the possibility of accidents is reduced, it is ensured that the locomotive coupler keeps stable in the unhooking process, unhooking is conducted smoothly, compared with a traditional unhooking mode, the unhooking efficiency and safety are effectively improved, and the unhooking time is shortened. And the requirements of modern railway transportation can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of locomotive coupler uncoupling, in particular to an automatic locomotive coupler uncoupling device. Background Technique

[0002] As an important means of transportation in modern society, railway locomotive transportation is widely used; the freight car body of a locomotive is the main carrier for railway freight transportation, and the freight car bodies are usually connected by couplers. The main functions of the coupler are to realize the connection and separation between freight car bodies, and at the same time transmit traction force and braking force. The number and weight of freight car bodies can be increased or decreased according to the quantity and weight of goods, so as to meet the requirements of the safety, stability and economy of freight transportation.

[0003] In the related art, when uncoupling a locomotive coupler, the manual uncoupling method is usually adopted. On the one hand, the complexity of uncoupling leads to a large manual labor intensity and a slow uncoupling speed, which affects the transportation efficiency of railway locomotives; on the other hand, there are certain safety risks in manual uncoupling. If the operation is improper, it may cause injuries to operators or damage to equipment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic locomotive coupler uncoupling device to reduce manual intervention, improve the uncoupling efficiency, and meet the needs of modern railway transportation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic locomotive coupler uncoupling device to solve at least one of the problems and defects mentioned in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic locomotive coupler uncoupling device, comprising:

[0007] A locomotive end plate, on which a plurality of coupler seats are arranged;

[0008] A coupler rod, which passes through the through hole of the coupler seat;

[0009] A lifting hook driving rod is movably arranged on the coupler rod, and a lifting hook driven rod is fixedly arranged on the coupler rod, and the lifting hook driven rod is arranged between the lifting hook driving rods;

[0010] An electric push rod is arranged at the bottom of the lifting hook driving rod;

[0011] A lifting hook chain is arranged in the middle of the coupler rod, and a coupler pin is arranged at the bottom of the lifting hook chain;

[0012] An electric control module is arranged on the locomotive end plate.

[0013] The automatic locomotive coupler uncoupling device according to this solution has at least the following technical effects:

[0014] The automatic coupler uncoupling device of this locomotive can effectively uncouple the locomotive coupler manually or automatically. Through the automatic uncoupling function, it greatly reduces manual intervention, avoids the operation risks of manual labor, reduces the possibility of accidents, ensures the stability of the locomotive coupler during the uncoupling process, guarantees the smooth progress of uncoupling. Compared with the traditional uncoupling method, it effectively improves the uncoupling efficiency and safety, and can meet the requirements of modern railway transportation.

[0015] As a further solution of the present utility model: retaining rings are respectively arranged on the coupler rods between several adjacent coupler seats.

[0016] Since retaining rings are respectively arranged on the coupler rods between several adjacent coupler seats, it can effectively limit the relative positions of the left and right ends of the coupler rod, prevent the excessive displacement of the coupler rod, affect the positioning of this device, ensure the smooth progress of the locomotive coupler uncoupling, and improve the uncoupling stability and reliability of this device.

[0017] As a further solution of the present utility model: a universal joint is arranged between the hook lifting active rod and the top of the electric push rod.

[0018] Since a universal joint is arranged between the hook lifting active rod and the top of the electric push rod, the electric push rod can rotate flexibly through the universal joint during the lifting process, thereby driving the hook lifting active rod to rotate, preventing the electric push rod from being stuck or broken due to improper position, and ensuring the flexibility and stability of the automatic uncoupling of the locomotive coupler.

[0019] As a further solution of the present utility model: a push rod mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the electric push rod, one end of the push rod mounting seat is arranged on the locomotive end plate, and the other end is connected to the electric push rod through a pin shaft.

[0020] Since a push rod mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the electric push rod, one end of the push rod mounting seat is arranged on the locomotive end plate, and the other end is connected to the electric push rod through a pin shaft, it can effectively prevent the electric push rod from vibrating or displacing during the lifting process, ensuring the accuracy of the lifting position of the electric push rod and the stability of the rotation process.

[0021] As a further solution of the present utility model: a rod cover is arranged at the top of the hook lifting active rod.

[0022] By arranging a rod cover at the top of the hook lifting active rod, it can effectively prevent pollutants such as dust from entering the hook lifting active rod, avoid the hook lifting active rod being stuck by pollutants and affecting its rotation ability, realize the effective protection of the hook lifting active rod, and ensure that the hook lifting active rod can maintain long-term stable operating ability.

[0023] As a further solution of the present utility model: a monitoring camera is arranged on the upper part of the coupler rod.

[0024] By arranging a monitoring camera on the upper part of the coupler rod, the running states of the locomotive coupler and this device can be effectively monitored in real time, preventing the loosening of the locomotive coupler caused by the vibration of the locomotive during operation. At the same time, the posture of the device during the uncoupling process can be monitored, and the position of the coupler rod can be adjusted as needed.

[0025] As a further solution of the present utility model: the device further includes a remote control button.

[0026] Since the device further includes a remote control button, and this control button is arranged on the locomotive or the operation console in the locomotive cab, the device can realize the uncoupling operation of the locomotive coupler nearby on the locomotive or remotely on the operation console in the locomotive cab, effectively improving the operation convenience and flexibility of the device. Description of the Drawings

[0027] For the convenience of those skilled in the art to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic uncoupling device for a locomotive coupler;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic partial structural diagram of an automatic uncoupling device for a locomotive coupler;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lifting hook driving rod of an automatic uncoupling device for a locomotive coupler;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lifting hook driven rod of an automatic uncoupling device for a locomotive coupler.

[0032] Reference Signs:

[0033] 1, locomotive end plate; 2, coupler seat; 3, coupler rod; 4, lifting hook driving rod; 5, lifting hook driven rod; 6, electric push rod; 7, lifting hook chain; 8, coupler pin; 9, electronic control module; 10, retaining ring; 11, universal joint; 12, push rod mounting seat; 13, rod cover. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that with regard to the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is two or more, greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. are understood as not including the present number, and above, below, within, etc. are understood as including the present number. If there is a description of first and second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model, that is, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0039] Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the drawings below is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0040] As Figures 1-4 shown in the embodiment of the present utility model, an automatic uncoupling device for a locomotive coupler includes: a locomotive end plate 1, on which several coupler seats 2 are provided; a coupler rod 3 passing through the through holes of the coupler seats 2; a lifting hook driving rod 4 movably arranged on the coupler rod 3, a lifting hook driven rod 5 fixedly arranged on the coupler rod 3, and the lifting hook driven rod 5 is arranged between the lifting hook driving rods 4; an electric push rod 6 is arranged at the bottom of the lifting hook driving rod 4; a lifting hook chain 7 is arranged in the middle of the coupler rod 3, and a coupler pin 8 is arranged at the bottom of the lifting hook chain 7; an electronic control module 9 is arranged on the locomotive end plate 1.

[0041] When manually unhooking, the hook rod 3 is held and rotated 90° counterclockwise. At this time, the hook lifting driven rod 5 welded on the hook rod 3 rotates idly relative to the hook lifting active rod 4. The hook rod 3 lifts the hook pin 8 through the hook lifting chain 7, thereby manually unhooking the locomotive hook, and there is no additional resistance in the process.

[0042] When the hook is automatically unhooked, after the electronic control module 9 receives the command, the electric push rod 6 is lifted upward, driving the hook lifting active rod 4 to rotate counterclockwise, and then the hook lifting active rod 4 drives the hook lifting driven rod 5 on the hook rod 3 to rotate, thereby driving the hook lifting chain 7 to lift the hook pin 8, completing the automatic unhooking of the locomotive hook; after lifting into place, the electric push rod 6 is retracted downward, driving the hook lifting active rod 4 to return to the initial position. In this process, the hook lifting driven rod 5 and the hook rod 3 fall back to the initial position under the action of gravity.

[0043] Specifically, the locomotive coupler automatic unhooking device can effectively unhook the locomotive coupler manually or automatically, and through the automatic unhooking function, it greatly reduces manual intervention, avoids manual operation risks, reduces the possibility of accidents, ensures that the locomotive coupler maintains stability during the unhooking process, and ensures the smooth unhooking. Compared with traditional unhooking methods, it effectively improves the unhooking efficiency and safety, and can meet the needs of modern railway transportation.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, retaining rings 10 are respectively provided on the coupler rods 3 between a number of adjacent coupler seats 2.

[0045] Specifically, since the retaining rings 10 are respectively provided on the coupler rods 3 between several adjacent coupler seats 2, the relative positions of the left and right ends of the coupler rods 3 can be effectively limited to prevent the coupler rods 3 from being displaced too much and affecting the positioning of the device, thereby ensuring the smooth uncoupling of the locomotive couplers and improving the uncoupling stability and reliability of the device.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, a universal joint 11 is provided between the hook lifting active rod 4 and the top of the electric push rod 6 .

[0047] Specifically, since a universal joint 11 is provided between the hook lifting active rod 4 and the top of the electric push rod 6, the electric push rod 6 can flexibly rotate through the universal joint 11 during the jacking process, thereby driving the hook lifting active rod 4 to rotate, preventing the electric push rod 6 from getting stuck or broken due to improper position, thereby ensuring the flexibility and stability of the locomotive hook automatic unhooking.

[0048] Furthermore, a push rod mounting seat 12 is provided at the bottom of the electric push rod 6 , one end of the push rod mounting seat 12 is provided on the locomotive end plate 1 , and the other end is connected to the electric push rod 6 via a pin shaft.

[0049] Specifically, since a push rod mounting seat 12 is provided at the bottom of the electric push rod 6, one end of the push rod mounting seat 12 is arranged on the locomotive end plate 1, and the other end is connected to the electric push rod 6 through a pin shaft, which can effectively prevent the electric push rod 6 from vibrating or displacing during the jacking process, ensuring the accuracy of the jacking position of the electric push rod 6 and the stability of the rotation process.

[0050] As Figure 2 shown, a rod cover 13 is provided at the top of the hook lifting active rod 4.

[0051] Specifically, by providing a rod cover 13 at the top of the hook lifting active rod 4, it can effectively prevent pollutants such as dust from entering the hook lifting active rod 4, avoid the hook lifting active rod 4 being stuck by pollutants, affect its rotation ability, achieve effective protection of the hook lifting active rod 4, and ensure that the hook lifting active rod 4 can maintain long-term stable operation ability.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a monitoring camera is provided on the upper part of the coupler rod 3.

[0053] Specifically, by providing a monitoring camera on the upper part of the coupler rod 3, the operating states of the locomotive coupler and the device can be effectively monitored in real time, preventing the locomotive coupler from becoming loose due to the vibration of the locomotive during operation. At the same time, the posture of the device during the uncoupling process can be monitored, and the position of the coupler rod 3 can be adjusted as needed.

[0054] Furthermore, the device further includes a remote control button.

[0055] Specifically, since the device further includes a remote control button, and the control button is arranged on the locomotive or the operating platform in the locomotive cab, the device can perform the uncoupling operation on the locomotive coupler nearby on the locomotive or remotely on the operating platform in the locomotive cab, effectively improving the operation convenience and flexibility of the device.

[0056] The above content is only an example and explanation of the structure of the present invention. Those skilled in the art of this technology can make various modifications or supplements to the described specific embodiments 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 this claim book, they should all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers, characterized in that, Comprising: A locomotive end plate (1), on which a plurality of coupler seats (2) are provided; A coupler rod (3), which is inserted into a through hole of the coupler seat (2); A hook-lifting active rod (4) is movably arranged on the coupler rod (3), a hook-lifting driven rod (5) is fixedly arranged on the coupler rod (3), and the hook-lifting driven rod (5) is arranged between the hook-lifting active rods (4); An electric push rod (6) is arranged at the bottom of the hook-lifting active rod (4); A hook-lifting chain (7) is arranged in the middle of the coupler rod (3), and a coupler pin (8) is arranged at the bottom of the hook-lifting chain (7); An electric control module (9) is arranged on the locomotive end plate (1).

2. The automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers according to claim 1, wherein Circlips (10) are respectively arranged on the coupler rod (3) between several adjacent coupler seats (2).

3. The automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers according to claim 1, characterized in that A universal joint (11) is arranged between the hook-lifting active rod (4) and the top of the electric push rod (6).

4. The locomotive coupler automatic uncoupling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the electric push rod (6) is provided with a push rod mounting seat (12), one end of the push rod mounting seat (12) is arranged on the locomotive end plate (1), and the other end is connected to the electric push rod (6) through a pin shaft.

5. The automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers according to claim 1, characterized in that A rod cover (13) is arranged at the top of the hook-lifting active rod (4).

6. The automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, A monitoring camera is arranged on the upper part of the coupler rod (3).

7. The automatic uncoupling device for locomotive couplers according to claim 6, characterized in that, The device further includes a remote control button.

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