Clamping mechanism for rapid elastic strip mounting machine

By optimizing the clamping assembly and pushing plate mechanism, combined with the limiting mechanism, the problems of insufficient clamping force and poor stability of the fast elastic strip installation are solved, efficient and stable elastic strip installation is achieved, installation quality and adaptability are improved, and maintenance costs are reduced.

CN223088203UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11HEBEI ZHONGSHUO RAIL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422363616.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-26

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Technical Problem

The clamping mechanism of the existing fast elastic strip installation machine has insufficient clamping force and poor stability, resulting in low installation efficiency and safety hazards, making it difficult to meet the efficient, accurate and stable needs of railway track maintenance and construction.

Method used

A clamping assembly including a clamping frame, clamping plate, rail waist wheel, T-wheel, pushing plate mechanism and limiting mechanism is designed. By optimizing the clamping assembly and pushing plate mechanism, the stable clamping of the rail is achieved, the transverse and vertical offset is restricted, and the clamping plate position is locked through the limiting mechanism to ensure the accuracy and stability of the installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of the elastic strip installation, enhances the stability and adaptability of the clamping mechanism, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures the safety and reliability of the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly and disassembly of track accessories, in particular to a clamping mechanism for a quick elastic strip mounting machine, which comprises a clamping frame, clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the clamping frame, and the clamping frame is rotatably connected with the clamping plates; a clamping assembly used for clamping a rail web and limiting vertical displacement of the clamping frame is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the clamping plate. A push plate mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the clamping plate and enables the clamping assembly to move towards the steel rail to clamp the steel rail, and transverse and vertical deviation of the clamping frame is limited. A limiting mechanism is arranged between the clamping frame and the clamping plate, the limiting mechanism is used for locking the position of the clamping plate, in the clamping mechanism, transverse and vertical deviation of the clamping frame is limited through the movably-arranged clamping assembly, and the stability of the elastic strip installing machine in the using process is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of track fitting loading and unloading, and particularly relates to a clamping mechanism for a quick elastic rail clip installing machine. Background Art

[0002] In the maintenance and construction of railway tracks, the installation of track fittings such as elastic rail clips is a key and frequent operation. As an important component for fixing the rail, the installation quality of the elastic rail clip directly affects the stability and safety of the railway line. Traditionally, the installation of elastic rail clips mostly adopts manual or semi-mechanized methods, which not only have low efficiency, but also the installation quality is easily affected by human factors, and there are relatively large potential safety hazards.

[0003] With the continuous development of railway technology and the increasing requirements for operation efficiency, the technology of quickly, accurately and stably installing elastic rail clips has become the focus of the industry. In this context, the research and application of quick elastic rail clip installing machines are particularly important. However, the existing quick elastic rail clip installing machines often have deficiencies in the design of the clamping mechanism, such as insufficient clamping force and poor stability, which directly affect the installation efficiency and installation quality of the elastic rail clip.

[0004] In view of the above problems, it is particularly important to design a clamping mechanism for a quick elastic rail clip installing machine that is efficient and stable. This clamping mechanism needs to be able to firmly clamp the rail, prevent lateral and vertical displacement during installation, so as to ensure that the elastic rail clip can be accurately and quickly installed in place. At the same time, this clamping mechanism should also have the characteristics of simple structure, convenient operation and easy maintenance to adapt to different working environments and operation requirements. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the embodiment of the utility model provides a clamping mechanism for a quick elastic rail clip installing machine that is efficient and stable. By optimizing the design of the clamping component and the push plate mechanism, the firm clamping and quick positioning of the rail are realized, the installation efficiency and installation quality of the elastic rail clip are improved, and strong support is provided for the maintenance and construction of railway tracks.

[0006] The embodiment of the utility model specifically adopts the following technical solutions to achieve the above purpose: A clamping mechanism for a quick elastic rail clip installing machine, comprising a clamping frame, clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the clamping frame, and the clamping frame is rotatably connected to the clamping plates;

[0007] A clamping component for clamping the rail web and restricting the vertical displacement of the clamping frame is arranged at the bottom inside of the clamping plate;

[0008] A push plate mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the clamping plate, and the push plate mechanism moves the clamping component towards the rail to clamp the rail, restricting the lateral and vertical displacement of the clamping frame;

[0009] A limiting mechanism is provided between the clamping frame and the clamping plate, and the limiting mechanism is used to lock the position of the clamping plate.

[0010] To further optimize the present utility model, the following technical solutions can be preferably selected:

[0011] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a rail web wheel for clamping the rail web and a T-shaped wheel for restricting the vertical displacement of the mounting machine. The rail web wheel and the T-shaped wheel are both rotatably arranged inside the clamping plate.

[0012] Preferably, two T-shaped wheels are provided, the rail web wheel is arranged at the bottom position of the clamping plate, and the two T-shaped wheels and the rail web wheel are distributed in a triangle.

[0013] Preferably, the push plate mechanism includes a thrust handle, the thrust handle is hinged outside the clamping plate, the thrust handle is connected to the clamping plate through a pin shaft, and a tension spring is arranged between the clamping frame and the clamping plate.

[0014] Preferably, two groups of tension springs are symmetrically arranged.

[0015] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting card slot opened on the clamping plate, limiting holes are symmetrically opened on both sides of the clamping frame, a limiting pin and a return spring are arranged in the limiting holes, the return spring is sleeved on the limiting pin, a limiting boss is arranged on the limiting pin corresponding to the bottom position of the return spring, and the limiting pin is opposite to the position of the limiting hole.

[0016] Preferably, a spring cover plate is arranged above the limiting hole.

[0017] Preferably, a handle is arranged on the upper side of the limiting pin.

[0018] The clamping mechanism for the quick elastic clip mounting machine of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1) Improve the installation efficiency: Through the ingeniously designed clamping assembly and push plate mechanism, the quick and stable clamping of the rail is realized. This design greatly simplifies the alignment and fixing steps in the installation process, making the installation process of the elastic clip more smooth, thus significantly improving the installation efficiency.

[0020] 2) Ensure the installation quality: The clamping assembly can closely fit the rail web part, effectively restricting the vertical displacement of the clamping frame. At the same time, the action of the push plate mechanism further restricts the lateral and vertical offsets of the clamping frame. This double guarantee ensures the stability and accuracy of the elastic clip during the installation process, thus improving the installation quality.

[0021] 3) Enhance the stability during use: The setting of the limiting mechanism enables the clamping plate to be firmly locked after reaching the predetermined position, preventing the loosening or displacement of the clamping plate caused by vibration or external forces. This design enhances the overall stability of the clamping mechanism, ensuring that the elastic strip installation machine can work continuously and stably during use.

[0022] 4) Strong adaptability: The clamping mechanism has a reasonable structural design, is easy to operate, and the components cooperate closely and coordinately. This enables the clamping mechanism to adapt to the installation requirements of different specifications and models of rails and different working environments, with strong adaptability and flexibility.

[0023] 5) Reduce maintenance costs: Since the clamping mechanism adopts a simple and reliable design principle, the wear and failure rate of each component is relatively low. At the same time, its structure is compact, easy to disassemble and replace, making the maintenance work simpler and faster, thus reducing the maintenance costs.

[0024] In summary, the clamping mechanism for the rapid elastic strip installation machine of the present utility model shows significant beneficial effects in improving the installation efficiency, ensuring the installation quality, enhancing the stability during use, improving the adaptability, and reducing the maintenance costs. Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the usage scenario of the clamping mechanism in Embodiment 1;

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping mechanism in Embodiment 1;

[0027] Figure 3 Partial structural sectional view of the clamping mechanism in Embodiment 1;

[0028] Figure 4 Side view of the clamping mechanism in Embodiment 1;

[0029] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the clamping assembly in Embodiment 1.

[0030] In the figure: 301 - clamping frame; 302 - clamping plate; 303 - thrust handle; 304 - tension spring; 305 - rail waist wheel; 306 - T-shaped wheel; 307 - limiting card slot; 308 - limiting hole; 309 - limiting pin; 310 - return spring; 311 - limiting boss; 312 - spring cover plate; 313 - T-shaped handle; 314 - T-shaped wheel shaft; 315 - rail waist wheel shaft; 316 - keyway; 317 - key pin; 318 - rail. Detailed Embodiment

[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] Embodiment 1: As shown in Figures 1-4 , a clamping mechanism for a quick elastic clip installing machine, comprising a clamping frame 301, clamping plates 302 symmetrically installed on the lower side of the clamping frame, and the clamping frame is rotatably connected to the clamping plates; at the bottom position inside the clamping plates, a clamping assembly for clamping the rail web and restricting the vertical displacement of the clamping frame is installed. The clamping assembly includes a rail web wheel 305 for clamping the rail web and a T-shaped wheel 306 for restricting the vertical displacement of the installing machine. Specifically, the rail web wheel 305 and the T-shaped wheel 306 are respectively rotatably installed inside the clamping plates through a rail web wheel shaft 315 and a T-shaped wheel shaft 314. Two T-shaped wheels are installed, and the rail web wheel 305 is installed at the bottom position of the clamping plate 302. The two T-shaped wheels and the rail web wheel are distributed in a triangular shape. A keyway 316 is correspondingly formed on the clamping plate 302 and the rail web wheel shaft 315, and the rail web wheel shaft 315 and the clamping plate 302 are connected by a nut and a key pin 317, that is, the rail web wheel shaft 315 is fixedly installed on the clamping plate and cannot rotate.

[0033] The design of the above clamping assembly has the following advantages: (1) Enhance clamping stability: The rail web wheel directly acts on the rail web part of the rail. Through its rotatable installation method, it can closely fit and effectively clamp the rail, preventing the rail from sliding or shifting during the installation process. At the same time, the two T-shaped wheels and the rail web wheel are distributed in a triangular shape, and this stable geometric structure further enhances the clamping effect of the clamping assembly on the rail, ensuring the stability during the installation process. (2) Restrict vertical displacement: The design of the T-shaped wheels not only plays an auxiliary clamping role, but more importantly, they can restrict the vertical displacement of the installing machine. Due to the special shape of the T-shaped wheels, when they contact the rail and are subjected to pressure, an upward reaction force will be generated, and this force is transmitted to the clamping frame through the clamping plate, thereby effectively restricting the vertical movement of the clamping frame. This is crucial for maintaining the stability of the installing machine during operation. (3) Improve adaptability: Both the rail web wheel and the T-shaped wheel are rotatably installed inside the clamping plate. This design enables the clamping assembly to flexibly adapt to rails of different specifications and shapes. Whether the width or height of the rail web changes, the clamping assembly can ensure close fit with the rail by adjusting its position and angle, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the clamping mechanism. (4) Since both the rail web wheel and the T-shaped wheel are rotatably installed, they can reduce the direct friction with the rail during the clamping process, thereby reducing the risk of wear and damage. This design not only improves the service life of the clamping assembly, but also reduces the noise and vibration generated by wear, enhancing the overall working environment and user experience.

[0034] A push plate mechanism is installed on the outer side of the clamping plate, which enables the clamping assembly to move toward the rail 318 to clamp the rail and limit the lateral and vertical deviation of the clamping frame; the push plate mechanism includes a thrust handle 303, which is hingedly installed on the outer side of the clamping plate, and the thrust handle is connected to the clamping plate through a pin shaft. A tension spring 304 is installed between the clamping frame and the clamping plate, and two groups of tension springs are symmetrically installed.

[0035] The design of the push plate mechanism has the following advantages: (1) Enhanced clamping force: The push plate mechanism uses the design of the push handle to enable the operator to easily apply thrust to push the clamping assembly toward the rail, thereby achieving tight clamping of the rail. This design not only improves the efficiency and strength of clamping, but also ensures the stability and reliability of the clamping process. (2) Limiting displacement: When the push handle is pushed, the clamping assembly moves toward the rail and fits tightly. In this process, not only the rail is clamped, but also the lateral and vertical displacement of the clamping frame is limited through the interaction force between the clamping assembly and the rail. This double guarantee ensures that the installation machine can maintain a stable posture during use, improving installation accuracy and safety. (3) Buffering and resetting: The tension spring installed between the clamping frame and the clamping plate plays a role in buffering and resetting. During the clamping process, the tension spring can absorb part of the impact force and reduce the vibration and noise caused by sudden clamping. At the same time, after the clamping is completed, the elastic force of the tension spring can also help the clamping plate return to its initial position to prepare for the next clamping operation. This design not only improves the durability of the clamping mechanism, but also simplifies the operation process. (4) Improve the convenience of operation: The thrust handle is hingedly installed on the outside of the clamping plate and is connected to the clamping plate through a pin. This design allows the thrust handle to rotate flexibly, making it convenient for the operator to apply thrust at different angles and positions. At the same time, the symmetrical installation of the tension spring also ensures that the clamping mechanism can maintain balance when under force, further improving the convenience and stability of operation. (5) Reduce maintenance costs: The structure of the push plate mechanism and its related components is relatively simple and easy to disassemble and replace. This enables the operator to quickly complete the relevant work when maintenance or replacement of parts is required, reducing maintenance costs and time costs. At the same time, the simple structure also reduces the failure rate and improves the reliability and service life of the clamping mechanism.

[0036] A limiting mechanism is installed between the clamping frame and the clamping plate, and the limiting mechanism is used to lock the position of the clamping plate. With respect to the limiting mechanism, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting slot 307 provided on the clamping plate; limiting holes 308 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the clamping frame, and limiting pins 309 and reset springs 310 are installed in the limiting holes, and the reset spring is sleeved on the limiting pin, and a limiting boss 311 is installed on the limiting pin at a position corresponding to the bottom of the reset spring, and the limiting pin is opposite to the limiting hole; a spring cover plate 312 is installed above the limiting hole; and a T-shaped handle 313 is installed on the upper side of the limiting pin.

[0037] The design of the above-mentioned limit mechanism has the following advantages: (1) Enhance clamping stability: Through the mutual cooperation of the limit card slot, the limit pin and the return spring, the limit mechanism realizes the precise locking of the position of the clamping plate. When the clamping plate moves to the predetermined position, the limit pin automatically pops into the limit card slot under the action of the return spring, thus firmly fixing the position of the clamping plate. This design effectively prevents the clamping plate from shifting due to vibration or external forces during operation, enhancing the stability of the clamping mechanism. (2) Improve operation convenience: The T-shaped handle installed on the upper side of the limit pin enables the operator to conveniently control the entry and exit of the limit pin. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the clamping plate, simply pull the T-shaped handle gently to make the limit pin withdraw from the limit card slot, thus unlocking the clamping plate. This design simplifies the operation process and improves the operation efficiency. (3) Protect the return spring: The installation of the spring cover plate not only plays a role in dust and dirt prevention, but also protects the return spring from being eroded by the external environment. At the same time, the spring cover plate also limits the expansion range of the return spring, preventing it from being damaged or failing due to excessive expansion. This design extends the service life of the return spring and improves the reliability of the limit mechanism. (4) Ensure safety performance: The setting of the limit boss prevents the limit pin from popping out of the limit hole excessively under the action of the return spring, thus avoiding potential safety hazards caused by the detachment of the limit pin. This design ensures the stability and safety of the limit mechanism in the locked state. (5) Strong adaptability: The design of the limit mechanism takes into account the adaptability under different working environments and operation requirements. By adjusting the positions and quantities of the limit card slots and the limit holes, it can adapt to clamping plates of different specifications and shapes as well as different clamping requirements. This design improves the flexibility and versatility of the limit mechanism. In summary, the design of the limit mechanism shows significant beneficial effects in enhancing clamping stability, improving operation convenience, protecting the return spring, ensuring safety performance and improving adaptability.

[0038] The working principle of the clamping mechanism is as follows: After the installation machine is placed on the rail, the clamping plate is rotated by pushing the thrust handle, so that the rail waist wheel presses against the rail waist. At the same time, the rectangular spring pushes the limit pin to move downward to the limit card slot to lock the limit plate; when the installation machine passes through the door or is disassembled, the limit pin is pulled upward by the T-shaped handle to pull the limit pin out of the limit card slot, and the tension spring drives the clamping plate to rotate upward to lift the rail waist wheel off the rail waist, making the installation and disassembly more convenient. The simple operation is beneficial for the staff to quickly master the use of the installation machine.

[0039] It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, the terms indicating directions or positional relationships such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, article, or device / equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes the elements inherent in these processes, articles, or devices / equipment.

[0042] So far, the technical solution of the present utility model has been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer, characterized in that: It includes a clamping frame, and clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the clamping frame. The clamping frame is rotatably connected to the clamping plates; At the bottom position inside the clamping plates, there is a clamping assembly for clamping the web of the rail and restricting the vertical displacement of the clamping frame; On the outer side of the clamping plates, there is a push plate mechanism. The push plate mechanism moves the clamping assembly towards the rail to clamp the rail, restricting the lateral and vertical offsets of the clamping frame; A limiting mechanism is arranged between the clamping frame and the clamping plates. The limiting mechanism is used to lock the position of the clamping plates.

2. The clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly includes a web wheel for clamping the web of the rail and a T-shaped wheel for restricting the vertical displacement of the mounting machine. The web wheel and the T-shaped wheel are respectively rotatably arranged inside the clamping plates through a web wheel shaft and a T-shaped wheel shaft. Corresponding key grooves are formed on the clamping plates for the web wheel shaft. The web wheel shaft and the clamping plates are connected by a nut and a key.

3. The clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two T-shaped wheels, and the web wheel is arranged at the bottom position of the clamping plate. The two T-shaped wheels and the web wheel are distributed in a triangle.

4. The clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate mechanism includes a thrust handle, which is hinged on the outer side of the clamping plate. The thrust handle and the clamping plate are connected by a pin shaft. A tension spring is arranged between the clamping frame and the clamping plate.

5. The clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two groups of the tension springs symmetrically arranged.

6. The clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a limiting card slot formed on the clamping plate. Limiting holes are symmetrically formed on both sides of the clamping frame. A limiting pin and a return spring are arranged in the limiting holes. The return spring is sleeved on the limiting pin. A limiting boss is arranged on the limiting pin corresponding to the bottom position of the return spring. The limiting pin and the limiting hole are in relative positions.

7. A clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer, as claimed in claim 6, wherein: A spring cover plate is arranged above the limiting hole.

8. A clamping mechanism for a quick clip installer according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle is arranged on the upper side of the limiting pin.