Caisson mechanism in coal transporting train rail and train

By installing a caisson mechanism in the coal-carrying train tracks, and using translation components and brightness adjustment devices, timely collection and analysis of the bottom image of the train is achieved, and defects in the prior art that cannot be discovered in time are solved, and the timeliness and accuracy of detection is improved.

CN223266791UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26SHAANXI YUHENG RAILWAY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422621953.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

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Technical Problem

The existing technology cannot collect and analyze the images at the bottom of the coal-carrying train in a timely manner, resulting in the inability to discover problems in a timely manner.

Method used

A caisson mechanism in coal-carrying train tracks is designed, including accommodating devices, translation components, ambient light brightness adjustment devices, train appearance acquisition devices and monitoring devices. By monitoring the changes in train position, the translation components and drive devices are used to adjust the brightness to realize the acquisition and analysis of the bottom image of the train.

Benefits of technology

Timely acquisition and analysis of the bottom image of the train is achieved, timely detection and accuracy are improved, the clarity of image acquisition and the accuracy of environmental brightness adjustment are ensured, and the technical defects of the existing technology are solved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a caisson mechanism in a coal transporting train rail and a train, which comprise a containing device, a horizontal moving assembly is arranged in the containing device, and a driving device is arranged on the horizontal moving assembly; the ambient light brightness adjusting device is mounted in the accommodating device and is used for adjusting the ambient light brightness outside the accommodating device; the train appearance acquisition device is mounted in the accommodating device and is used for acquiring train bottom images; the monitoring device is installed on the containing device and used for monitoring whether the train is located above the containing device or not; and the control device is mounted in the accommodating device, and the control device is electrically connected with the translation assembly, the driving device, the environment brightness adjusting device, the train appearance collecting device and the monitoring device. When the train is located over the caisson, the containing device is started through the translation assembly, so that the environment light brightness adjusting device adjusts the light brightness of the bottom of the train, and therefore the train appearance collecting device collects appearance images of the bottom of the train.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of coal transport train image acquisition, and in particular relates to a caisson mechanism in a track of a coal transport train and a train. Background Art

[0002] With the comprehensive development and application of intelligent coal mining, there is a huge market demand for automated inspection of the exterior condition of coal trains, offering broad application prospects. Currently, existing coal train inspections primarily rely on capturing images from different angles of the train and analyzing these images to promptly identify exterior condition issues. However, most existing technologies utilize gantries installed on both sides and top of the track to capture images of the train's sides and top, but are unable to capture and analyze images of the train's bottom in a timely manner, thereby identifying potential problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train and a train, so as to solve the technical defect in the prior art that images of the bottom of the train cannot be collected and analyzed in a timely manner, thereby discovering problems in a timely manner.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, a caisson mechanism in a track of a coal transport train is provided, comprising:

[0006] a receiving device, wherein a translation assembly is provided therein, and a driving device is installed on the translation assembly;

[0007] An ambient light brightness adjustment device, installed inside the accommodating device, for adjusting the brightness of the ambient light outside the accommodating device;

[0008] A train appearance acquisition device, installed inside the receiving device, for acquiring images of the bottom of the train;

[0009] a monitoring device, mounted on the accommodation device, for monitoring whether the train is located above the accommodation device;

[0010] A control device is installed inside the accommodating device, and the control device is electrically connected to the translation assembly, the driving device, the ambient light brightness adjustment device, the train appearance collection device and the monitoring device.

[0011] Furthermore, the translation assembly includes a cover plate, the bottom of the cover plate is rotatably connected to a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the ends of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are rotatably connected to a straight connecting rod and are electrically connected to the driving device through a connecting shaft;

[0012] A mounting plate is installed at the end of the straight connecting rod, and the mounting plate is connected to the inner bottom surface of the accommodating device;

[0013] The ambient light brightness adjustment device and the train appearance collection device are located under the cover plate.

[0014] Furthermore, two mounting plates are provided, and the ambient light brightness adjustment device and the train appearance acquisition device are located between the two mounting plates.

[0015] Furthermore, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both L-shaped structures.

[0016] Furthermore, the driving device is installed on one side of the straight connecting rod.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving device is an electric motor; or the driving device is a motor.

[0018] Furthermore, the ambient light brightness adjustment device is an LED lamp.

[0019] Furthermore, the train appearance collecting device is a camera.

[0020] Furthermore, the accommodating device is a box.

[0021] In a second aspect, a train is provided, comprising a train body, wherein the train body uses the caisson mechanism as described above to collect images of the bottom of the train.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The caisson mechanism is installed between two rails, and the position change relationship between the train and the caisson is determined by a monitoring device. When the train is directly above the caisson, the translation assembly opens the receiving device to enable the ambient light brightness adjustment device to adjust the light brightness at the bottom of the train, thereby enabling the train appearance acquisition device to acquire the appearance image of the bottom of the train. Based on the acquired image information, it is determined whether there is a fault at the bottom of the train so that timely maintenance can be performed. This solves the technical defect of the existing technology that it is unable to timely acquire and analyze images of the bottom of the train, thereby discovering problems in a timely manner.

[0024] 2. Driven by a drive unit, the cover plate can be smoothly moved along a specific trajectory, effectively covering or exposing the train's underside, facilitating image acquisition and ambient brightness adjustment. Secondly, the end of the straight link is connected to the inner bottom surface of the container via a mounting plate, providing a stable support structure and ensuring the stability and reliability of the translation assembly during movement. Furthermore, the connecting shaft, serving as the connection point between the drive unit and the translation assembly, ensures smooth and accurate power transmission.

[0025] 3. By setting up two mounting plates and installing the ambient light brightness adjustment device and the train appearance acquisition device between them, a more stable support structure can be formed. This not only improves the rigidity and stability of the entire translation assembly, but also helps to reduce vibration and shaking that may occur during movement or operation, thereby ensuring the clarity of image acquisition and the accuracy of ambient brightness adjustment.

[0026] 4. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod of the L-shaped structure provide better stability and strength in mechanics, and can more effectively resist external forces or pressures, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the cover during movement or operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train provided by the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 A top view of the caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train provided by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the translational assembly of the caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the translational assembly in the caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train provided by the utility model;

[0032] Among them: 1. Translation assembly; 101. Cover plate; 102. First connecting rod; 103. Second connecting rod; 104. Straight connecting rod; 105. Connecting shaft; 106. Mounting plate; 2. Driving device; 3. Ambient light brightness adjustment device; 4. Train appearance acquisition device; 5. Infrared distance sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "upper," "lower," "horizontal," "inner," etc. appear, the orientation or positional relationship indicated is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. These terms are only used to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In addition, if the term "horizontal" appears, it does not mean that the component must be absolutely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0038] With the comprehensive development and application of intelligent coal mining, there is a huge market demand for automated inspection of the exterior condition of coal trains, offering broad application prospects. Currently, existing coal train inspections primarily rely on capturing images from different angles of the train and analyzing these images to promptly identify exterior condition issues. However, most existing technologies utilize gantries installed on both sides and top of the track to capture images of the train's sides and top, but are unable to capture and analyze images of the train's bottom in a timely manner, thereby identifying potential problems.

[0039] In order to solve the above technical defects, the inventor provides a caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train and a train.

[0040] The present invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0041] like Figures 1-4As shown, the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention provides a caisson mechanism in the rails of a coal transport train, comprising a accommodating device, the accommodating device being installed between two rails, and a distance being provided between the top of the accommodating device and the tops of the two rails; a translation assembly 1 is provided inside the accommodating device, and a driving device 2 is installed on the translation assembly 1. When the coal transport train is located directly above the accommodating device, the translation assembly 1 is used to open the accommodating device; when the coal transport train is away from the accommodating device, the translation assembly 1 is used to seal the accommodating device. An ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 and a train appearance acquisition device 4 are also installed inside the accommodating device. When the coal transport train is located directly above the accommodating device and the accommodating device is in the open state, the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 is used to adjust the ambient light brightness at the bottom of the coal transport train, so that the train appearance acquisition device 4 can capture high-definition images of the bottom of the train, and transmit the captured images of the bottom of the train to the control center for analysis and judgment of the status of the bottom of the coal transport train. The monitoring device is installed on the storage device and is used to monitor whether the train is located above the storage device. The control device is installed inside the storage device and is electrically connected to the translation assembly 1, the drive device 2, the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3, the train appearance acquisition device 4, and the monitoring device. In specific applications, the caisson mechanism is installed between two rails, and the position change relationship between the train and the caisson is determined by the monitoring device. When the train is directly above the caisson, the translation assembly 1 opens the storage device, allowing the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 to adjust the brightness of the light on the bottom of the coal transport train, thereby allowing the train appearance acquisition device 4 to capture the appearance image of the bottom of the train and determine whether there is a fault under the train based on the captured image information, so as to facilitate timely maintenance. This solves the technical defect of the existing technology that cannot timely collect and analyze images of the bottom of the train, thereby discovering problems in a timely manner.

[0042] like Figure 2As shown, the monitoring device includes an infrared distance sensor 5, an ultrasonic distance sensor, and a laser distance sensor. The infrared distance sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor, and laser distance sensor can be selected as needed, without limitation. In this embodiment, the infrared distance sensor 5 is preferably installed on the top or side of the caisson. During monitoring, the monitoring distance of the infrared distance sensor 5 is pre-set, and the distance between the coal train directly above the storage device and the infrared distance sensor 5 is used as the operating distance of the translation assembly 1. Furthermore, the translation assembly 1 includes a cover plate 101, the bottom of which is connected to a four-bar linkage. The kinematic pairs of the four-bar linkage are mostly low-pair types, resulting in low pressure during operation, thereby effectively reducing wear. Furthermore, most of the components in the mechanism are rod-shaped, which not only makes processing and manufacturing relatively convenient and helps reduce manufacturing costs, but also enables long-distance transmission and a large travel range, making it adaptable to more complex working environments and easily converting between multiple motion forms, greatly enhancing the flexibility and functionality of the mechanism. Furthermore, the bottom of the cover 101 is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103, both of which are L-shaped structures, and the ends of the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103 are rotatably connected to the straight connecting rod 104, and the driving device 2 is installed on one side of the straight connecting rod 104, and the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103 are electrically connected to the driving device 2 through the connecting shaft 105; the end of the straight connecting rod 104 is installed with a mounting plate 106, and the mounting plate 106 is connected to the inner bottom surface of the accommodating device, and the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 and the train appearance collection device 4 are located below the cover 101. When the coal train is directly above the caisson mechanism, the infrared distance sensor 5 transmits the monitoring signal to the control device, which controls the drive device 2 to drive the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103 to rotate. During the rotation of the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103, the cover 101 is displaced inside the container and the container is opened. At this time, the control device controls the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 and the train appearance acquisition device 4 to cooperate to complete the image acquisition operation of the bottom of the coal train. In this process, the drive device 2 drives the cover 101 to move smoothly along a specific trajectory, thereby efficiently covering or exposing the bottom area of ​​the train, facilitating image acquisition and ambient brightness adjustment. Secondly, the end of the straight link 104 is connected to the bottom surface of the container through the mounting plate 106, providing a stable support structure and ensuring the stability and reliability of the translation assembly 1 during movement. At the same time, the connecting shaft 105 serves as the connection point between the drive device 2 and the translation assembly 1, ensuring smooth and accurate power transmission.

[0043] In this embodiment, the device is contained in a box body, the top of which has an opening, the cover plate 101 is located in the opening, and sealing strips are installed around the opening to seal the interior of the box body.

[0044] In this embodiment, in one embodiment, the driving device 2 is an electric motor; in another embodiment, the driving device 2 is a motor; the specific selection of an electric motor or a motor as the driving source needs to be determined based on the material of the cover plate 101, the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103. When the weight of the cover plate 101, the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103 is relatively heavy, a motor can be selected; when the weight of the cover plate 101, the first connecting rod 102 and the second connecting rod 103 is relatively light, a motor can be selected.

[0045] In this embodiment, two mounting plates 106 are provided, and the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 and the train appearance acquisition device 4 are located between the two mounting plates 106. By providing two mounting plates 106 and installing the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 and the train appearance acquisition device 4 between them, a more stable support structure can be formed, which not only improves the rigidity and stability of the entire translation assembly 1, but also helps to reduce vibrations and shaking that may occur during movement or operation, thereby ensuring the clarity of image acquisition and the accuracy of ambient brightness adjustment.

[0046] In this embodiment, the ambient light brightness adjustment device 3 is an LED lamp.

[0047] In this embodiment, the train appearance collecting device 4 is a camera.

[0048] In this embodiment, the accommodating device is a box.

[0049] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a train, including a train body, wherein the train body uses the caisson mechanism as described above to collect images of the bottom of the train.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit its scope of protection. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in the relevant field should understand that after reading the present invention, those skilled in the art may still make various changes, modifications or equivalent substitutions to the specific implementation methods of the invention, but these changes, modifications or equivalent substitutions are all within the scope of protection of the pending claims of the invention.

Claims

1. A caisson mechanism in a coal transport train track, characterized in that: include: A receiving device, wherein a translation assembly (1) is provided therein, and a driving device (2) is mounted on the translation assembly (1); An ambient light brightness adjustment device (3), installed inside the accommodating device, for adjusting the brightness of the ambient light outside the accommodating device; A train appearance acquisition device (4), installed inside the accommodating device, for acquiring images of the bottom of the train; a monitoring device, mounted on the accommodation device, for monitoring whether the train is located above the accommodation device; A control device is installed inside the accommodating device, and the control device is electrically connected to the translation assembly (1), the driving device (2), the ambient light brightness adjustment device (3), the train appearance acquisition device (4), and the monitoring device.

2. The caisson mechanism in the rails of a coal transport train according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation assembly (1) comprises a cover plate (101), the bottom of the cover plate (101) is rotatably connected to a first connecting rod (102) and a second connecting rod (103), the ends of the first connecting rod (102) and the second connecting rod (103) are rotatably connected to a straight connecting rod (104), and are electrically connected to the driving device (2) via a connecting shaft (105); A mounting plate (106) is mounted on the end of the straight connecting rod (104), and the mounting plate (106) is connected to the inner bottom surface of the accommodating device; The ambient light brightness adjustment device (3) and the train appearance acquisition device (4) are located below the cover plate (101).

3. The caisson mechanism in the rails of a coal transport train according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two mounting plates (106) are provided, and the ambient light brightness adjustment device (3) and the train appearance acquisition device (4) are located between the two mounting plates (106).

4. The caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting rod (102) and the second connecting rod (103) are both L-shaped structures.

5. The caisson mechanism in the rails of a coal transport train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device (2) is installed on one side of the straight connecting rod (104).

6. The caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving device (2) is an electric motor; or, the driving device (2) is a motor.

7. The caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The ambient light brightness adjustment device (3) is an LED lamp.

8. The caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The train appearance acquisition device (4) is a camera.

9. The caisson mechanism in the track of a coal transport train according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating device is a box.

10. A train, comprising a train body, characterized in that: The train body uses the caisson mechanism described in any one of claims 1 to 9 to collect images of the bottom of the train.