Sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance

By designing a sleeper spacing detection device suitable for track movement, the problems of low measurement efficiency and device slippage in the prior art are solved, and efficient and accurate measurement of sleeper spacing is achieved, which is suitable for different track conditions.

CN223091211UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11THE FOURTH ENG CO LTD OF CHINA RAILWAYNO 20 BUREAU GRP
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Application Number
CN202421601671.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

The existing railway maintenance devices are inefficient when measuring the spacing and inclination of the sleepers, and are prone to slip or require frequent disassembly, which affects work efficiency.

Method used

A sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance is designed, which adopts a reference plate, a fitting rod, a positioning rod and a wheel structure, which can move on the track. Through the fitting rod and a positioning rod, the spacing of the sleeper is accurately measured, which is suitable for tracks of different widths and heights.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the measurement spacing between sleepers on the track without fixing, improves measurement efficiency, adapts to different track conditions, and avoids the problem of frequent slippage and disassembly of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of railway detection, in particular to a sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance. The device comprises a datum plate, a fitting rod vertically penetrates through the front end of the datum plate, a positioning rod capable of linearly moving is arranged at the rear end of the datum plate, the positioning rod is arranged on a fixing plate in a penetrating mode through threads, and the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the datum plate; the datum plate is rotationally connected with an axle, and the axle is fixedly connected with wheels matched with rails. The device can move on a track, does not need to be fixed on the track, and can accurately measure the distance between sleepers; the device can be suitable for rails with different widths; the device can be suitable for rails with different heights.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of railway detection, in particular to a sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance. Background Technique

[0002] Sleepers are an important part laid on railways to support the tracks and are very important components in the entire railway.

[0003] On the operating lines of ballasted railways, due to reasons such as wheel-rail action, different longitudinal forces on the left and right rails, and different ballast reactions on the sides of sleepers in different positions, after long-term use, the sleepers often show uneven spacing or skewing. Among them, the sleeper spacing and the sleeper inclination are important indicators for the later inspection of sleepers, used to evaluate the quality of sleepers. Therefore, it is necessary for staff to inspect the sleepers to ensure that the sleepers are horizontal and the distance between adjacent two sleeper brackets is consistent.

[0004] Usually, a steel ruler is used to measure the sleeper spacing, and a square ruler is used to measure the sleeper inclination. However, during the inspection of the sleeper spacing and inclination by the above methods, the efficiency is low, which brings great trouble to track maintenance personnel.

[0005] Chinese Patent CN202322269553.4 discloses "A Sleeper Detection Device for Railway Maintenance", with the publication number CN220625092U. The device includes a rail, and sleepers are installed at the bottom of the rail. A vertical block is provided on one side of the rail, and two clamping plates are provided in front of the vertical block. The rear end of the upper clamping plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the front end face of the vertical block. However, this device has some defects: the device is fixed on the railway track by clamping plates. Since the surface of the railway track is smooth, under the action of external forces, the device is very easy to slip off the railway track. Moreover, the number of sleeper measurements is large, and the disassembly and installation steps need to be repeated, which brings additional work to the staff. In addition, the distance between the lower surface of the railway track and the ballast is very close. When clamping the railway track with clamping plates, it is necessary to clean the ballast under the railway track first before it can be clamped. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] In order to solve the above problems of the prior art, the utility model provides a sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance, which can move on the track, does not need to fix the device on the track, and can accurately measure the sleeper spacing.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance, including a reference plate, a fitting rod is vertically penetrated and attached to the front end of the reference plate, a positioning rod capable of linear movement is arranged at the rear end of the reference plate, the positioning rod is threaded through a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the reference plate; a vehicle axle is rotatably connected to the reference plate, and wheels matching the rails are fixedly connected to the vehicle axle.

[0008] With the above structural design, the fitting rod is attached to the edge of the front sleeper, the positioning rod is rotated, and the end of the positioning rod is attached to the edge of the rear sleeper. The sum of the moving distance of the positioning rod and the width of the reference plate is the sleeper spacing, so as to measure the sleeper spacing. Moreover, the reference plate can move on the track without fixing this device on the track.

[0009] Preferably, a pointing plate is rotatably connected to the end of the positioning rod, a guiding rod is penetrated through the pointing plate, the guiding rod is fixedly connected to a slider, the slider is slidably connected to a circular slide rail matching it, the circular slide rail is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, and the center of the circular slide rail and the circle of the positioning rod are on the same axis.

[0010] With the above structural design, by attaching the pointing plate to the rear sleeper, it is more accurate; and it can be applied to tracks of different heights to avoid the phenomenon that the positioning rod cannot be attached to the rear sleeper; it can avoid the phenomenon that the reference plate is set too low and the lower surface of the reference plate collides with the ballast or the sleeper; by moving the slider, the pointing plate can be changed from vertical to horizontal to avoid the pointing plate colliding with the sleeper when this device is moving.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning rod penetrates through the pointing plate, and snap rings are tightly sleeved on the positioning rod, and the snap rings are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pointing plate.

[0012] With the above structural design, the positioning rod can drive the pointing plate to move together when moving.

[0013] Preferably, two groups of reference plates are provided.

[0014] With the above structural design, the sleeper spacing at both ends of the sleeper can be detected, and then the offset degree of the sleeper can be calculated according to the difference between the spacings at both ends.

[0015] Preferably, the vehicle axle includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the reference plate, an extension cylinder sleeved on the rotating shaft, and a positioning bolt vertically penetrating the extension cylinder. The wheel is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and through holes matching the positioning bolt are opened on the rotating shaft.

[0016] With the above structural design, it can be applied to tracks of different widths.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0018] 1) This device can move on the track without being fixed to the track, and can accurately measure the sleeper spacing.

[0019] 2) This device can be applied to tracks of different widths.

[0020] 3) This device can be applied to tracks of different heights. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model when the guide rod is in a horizontal state;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic left view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is the present utility model Figure 3 an enlarged schematic structural diagram of part A in; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 . The present utility model provides a technical solution: a sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance, including a reference plate 1. Two groups of the reference plates 1 are provided. A fitting rod 11 is vertically penetrated and attached to the front end of the reference plate 1. A positioning rod 2 capable of linear movement is arranged at the rear end of the reference plate 1. The positioning rod 2 is threaded through a fixing plate 21, and the fixing plate 21 is fixedly connected to the reference plate 1. A hand wheel 46 is fixedly connected to the front end of the positioning rod 2 for the staff to rotate the positioning rod 2. A car axle 3 is rotatably connected to the reference plate 1, and wheels 39 matching the railway tracks are fixedly connected to the car axle 3.

[0026] The fitting rod 11 is covered with external threads, and the lower end of the fitting rod 11 has no threads. Rotate the fitting rod 11 so that the lower end of the fitting rod 11 can be attached to the front sleeper. Rotate the fitting rod 11 in the reverse direction so that the fitting rod 11 moves above the sleeper to prevent the fitting rod from interfering with the movement of this device.

[0027] One end of the positioning rod 2 is rotatably connected to a pointing plate 4. A guide rod 41 is penetrated through the pointing plate 4. The guide rod 41 is fixedly connected to a slider 42. The slider 42 is slidably connected to a circular slide rail 43 matching it. The circular slide rail 43 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 21. The center of the circular slide rail 43 and the circle of the positioning rod 2 are on the same axis.

[0028] Scales are engraved along the length direction of the guide rod. The starting point of the scales is in the same vertical plane as the edge of the rear end of the reference plate 1, and the starting value of the scales is the width value of the reference plate 1. When the pointing plate 4 moves, the pointing plate 4 fits against the sleeper, and the scale value where the pointing plate 4 is located at this time is the sleeper spacing value.

[0029] The positioning rod 2 passes through the pointing plate 4, and a clamping ring 45 is fixedly sleeved on the positioning rod 2. The clamping rings 45 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pointing plate 4.

[0030] The axle 3 includes a rotating shaft 31 rotatably connected to the reference plate 1, an extension cylinder 32 sleeved on the rotating shaft 31, and a positioning bolt 33 vertically passing through the extension cylinder 32. The wheel 39 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 31, and a through hole matching the positioning bolt 33 is opened on the rotating shaft 31.

[0031] When measuring the sleeper spacing with this device, the staff first rotates the fitting rod 11 so that the lower end of the fitting rod 11 can fit against the front sleeper. Next, the staff rotates the positioning rod 2, and the positioning rod 2 drives the pointing plate 4 to move towards the rear sleeper until the lower end of the pointing plate 4 fits against the edge of the rear sleeper. The value on the guide rod 41 where the pointing plate 4 is located at this time is the sleeper spacing value;

[0032] When moving this device, the staff first slightly rotates the positioning rod 2 backward, and then the staff moves the slider 42. The guide rod 41 drives the pointing plate 4 to perform a circular motion, which can change the pointing plate 4 from vertical to horizontal. Then the staff rotates the fitting rod 11 backward to move the fitting rod 11 above the sleeper, so that the fitting rod does not interfere with the movement of this device and prevent this device from colliding with the sleeper during movement.

[0033] The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present utility model. Therefore, they do not have technical essential significance. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present utility model can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope that can be covered by the technical content disclosed in the present utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle", and "one" cited in this specification are only for the convenience of clear narration and are not used to limit the scope for the implementation of the present utility model. The change or adjustment of their relative relationships, without substantial change in the technical content, should also be regarded as the scope for the implementation of the present utility model.

[0034] The present utility model has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Without departing from the scope of the present utility model, various improvements can be made thereto and components therein can be replaced with equivalents. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance, comprising a reference plate (1), characterized in that: A fitting rod (11) is vertically penetrated through the front end of the reference plate (1). A positioning rod (2) capable of linear movement is arranged at the rear end of the reference plate (1). The positioning rod (2) is threadedly penetrated through a fixing plate (21), and the fixing plate (21) is fixedly connected to the reference plate (1). A vehicle axle (3) is rotatably connected to the reference plate (1), and wheels (39) matching the railway tracks are fixedly connected to the vehicle axle (3).

2. The sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the positioning rod (2) is rotatably connected to a pointing plate (4). A guiding rod (41) is penetrated through the pointing plate (4). The guiding rod (41) is fixedly connected to a slider (42). The slider (42) is slidably connected to a circular slide rail (43) matching therewith. The circular slide rail (43) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (21). The center of the circular slide rail (43) and the circle of the positioning rod (2) are on the same axis.

3. The sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning rod (2) penetrates through the pointing plate (4). A snap ring (45) is tightly sleeved on the positioning rod (2). The snap rings (45) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pointing plate (4).

4. The sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of the reference plates (1) are provided.

5. The sleeper spacing detection device for railway maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle axle (3) includes a rotating shaft (31) rotatably connected to the reference plate (1), an extension cylinder (32) sleeved on the rotating shaft (31), and a positioning bolt (33) vertically penetrating through the extension cylinder (32). The wheels (39) are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (31). Through holes matching the positioning bolt (33) are formed in the rotating shaft (31).

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  • Sleeper detection device for railway maintenance

    CN220625092U