Lightweight train body

By optimizing the train body structure and adopting lightweight design and welding connections, the problem of unbalanced train body weight and load transfer was solved, achieving cost reduction and strength improvement.

CN223327502UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12TIANJIN JINYAN MACHINERY DESIGN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422961076.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-02

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Technical Problem

The existing train body structure is not lightweight enough, resulting in high operating costs, uneven load transfer, and average service strength.

Method used

It adopts a lightweight design, including an optimized combination of structures such as the chassis, side beams, crossbeams, and roof. A stable load transfer path is formed through welded connections, the number of windows is reduced to reduce weight, and aluminum alloy hollow structures and welded connections are used to disperse the load.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces vehicle weight, lowers operating costs, optimizes load transfer, and improves vehicle strength and load dispersion.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light-weight train body, which relates to the technical field of trains and comprises a bottom frame, side walls and side beam frames are arranged on the outer surface of the upper end of the bottom frame, the side beam frames are positioned on two sides of the side walls, end walls are arranged on the outer surfaces of two ends of the bottom frame, and cross beams are arranged on the outer surfaces of the upper ends of the side beam frames. A ceiling is arranged on the outer surface of the upper end of the cross beam, and a top beam frame is arranged between the ceiling and the cross beam. According to the light-weight train body disclosed by the utility model, four windows between two doors of the original side wall are changed into three windows, namely nine side beam frames are changed into eight side beam frames, so that the weight of the train body can be effectively reduced, and the running cost of a train can be effectively reduced; the sleeper beam and the bottom frame are connected together in a welded mode, longitudinal loads from the suspension frame can be effectively transmitted to the bottom frame, the sleeper beam is transversely welded to the lower chord beam of the side wall, and transverse loads from the suspension frame can be transmitted to the side wall structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of trains, in particular to a lightweight train body. Background Art

[0002] A train refers to a set of vehicles, which is divided into two types: railway trains and road trains. A railway train is a vehicle that runs on railway tracks and is usually composed of multiple carriages. It is used to transport goods or passengers, but the existing train bodies have certain inconveniences in use.

[0003] First, the existing train body structure is not lightweight enough, which easily increases the vehicle's operating costs during operation. Second, the existing train body structure design is not optimized enough to distribute the generated load, resulting in poor service strength. To this end, we propose a lightweight train body. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a lightweight train body, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a lightweight train body, including a chassis, the upper outer surface of the chassis is provided with side walls and side beam frames, the side beam frames are located on both sides of the side walls, the outer surfaces of both ends of the chassis are provided with end walls, the upper outer surface of the side beam frames is provided with a cross beam, the upper outer surface of the cross beam is provided with a ceiling, a top beam frame is provided between the ceiling and the cross beam, the lower outer surface of the chassis is provided with a bolster and a coupler seat, and the coupler seat is located on both sides of the bolster.

[0006] Preferably, the base frame is welded to the side beam frame, and both side outer surfaces of the side wall are fixedly connected to both side outer surfaces of the side beam frame.

[0007] Preferably, the top end of the side beam frame is welded to the outer surface of the lower end of the cross beam, and the roof is fixedly connected to the cross beam through the top beam frame.

[0008] Preferably, a window hole is provided in the middle of the side wall, and a connecting door is provided in the middle of the end wall.

[0009] Preferably, the chassis is welded to the bolster, and an outer surface of one end of the bolster is provided with an empty spring seat, a traction rod and a shock absorber interface.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] Changing the original four windows between the two doors of the side wall to three windows, that is, reducing the nine side beams to eight, can effectively reduce the weight of the car body and effectively reduce the train operating costs; the bolster and the chassis are connected together by welding, which can effectively transfer the longitudinal load from the suspension frame to the chassis, and the bolster is welded laterally to the lower chord beam of the side wall, which can transfer the lateral load from the suspension frame to the side wall structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the chassis of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1. Base frame; 2. Side wall; 3. Side beam frame; 4. End wall; 5. Cross beam; 6. Ceiling; 7. Top beam frame; 8. Pillow beam; 9. Coupler seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the lightweight train body provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a chassis 1, the upper end outer surface of the chassis 1 is provided with side walls 2 and side beams 3, the side beams 3 are located on both sides of the side walls 2, and the outer surfaces of both ends of the chassis 1 are provided with end walls 4, the upper end outer surface of the side beams 3 is provided with a cross beam 5, the upper end outer surface of the cross beam 5 is provided with a roof 6, and a top beam 7 is provided between the ceiling 6 and the cross beam 5, and the lower end outer surface of the chassis 1 is provided with a bolster 8 and a coupler seat 9, and the coupler seat 9 is located on both sides of the bolster 8.

[0018] Specifically, in this embodiment, it includes a base frame 1, and the upper end outer surface of the base frame 1 is provided with side walls 2 and side beams 3, and the side beams 3 are located on both sides of the side walls 2. The outer surfaces of both ends of the base frame 1 are provided with end walls 4, and the upper end outer surface of the side beams 3 is provided with a cross beam 5. The original four windows between the two doors of the side wall 2 are changed to three windows, that is, the nine side beams 3 are changed to eight, which can effectively reduce the weight of the car body and effectively reduce the train operation cost. The upper end outer surface of the cross beam 5 is provided with a roof 6, and a top beam 7 is provided between the ceiling 6 and the cross beam 5. The lower end outer surface of the base frame 1 is provided with a pillow beam 8 and a coupler seat 9, and the coupler seat 9 is located on both sides of the pillow beam 8.

[0019] The lightweight train body provided by the present invention changes the original four windows between the two doors of the side wall 2 into three windows, that is, the nine side beams 3 are changed into eight, which can effectively reduce the weight of the body and effectively reduce the train operation cost.

[0020] In one embodiment provided by the present invention, the base frame 1 is welded to the side beam frame 3, and the outer surfaces of both sides of the side wall 2 are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of both sides of the side beam frame 3. When in use, the side beam frame 3 is mainly used to fix the side wall 2 and can provide support for the side wall 2.

[0021] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, the top end of the side beam frame 3 is welded to the outer surface of the lower end of the cross beam 5, and the ceiling 6 is fixedly connected to the cross beam 5 through the top beam frame 7. When in use, the top beam frame 7 is mainly used to fix the ceiling 6, and the cross beam 5 is mainly used for the connection between the ceiling 6 and the side wall 2.

[0022] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, a window hole is provided in the middle of the side wall 2, and a connecting door is provided in the middle of the end wall 4. The connecting door can facilitate communication between adjacent vehicle bodies when in use.

[0023] In one embodiment provided by the present invention, the base frame 1 is welded to the bolster 8. An outer surface of one end of the bolster 8 is provided with an empty spring seat, a traction rod and a shock absorber interface. The bolster 8 and the base frame 1 are connected together by welding, which can effectively transfer the longitudinal load from the suspension frame to the base frame 1. The bolster 8 is transversely welded to the lower chord beam of the side wall 2, which can transfer the lateral load from the suspension frame to the side wall 2 structure.

[0024] It should be noted that the present invention is a lightweight train body. When in use, the bolster 8 is connected to the chassis 1 by welding, which can effectively transfer the longitudinal load from the suspension frame to the chassis 1. The bolster 8 is transversely welded to the lower chord beam of the side wall 2, which can transfer the lateral load from the suspension frame to the side wall 2 structure. The original bolster 8 is a whole piece of aluminum alloy plate, and the bolster 8 is a hollow structure. While ensuring the strength of the bolster 8, the weight of the bolster 8 can be reduced, and the bolster 8 is convenient for installing the empty spring seat, traction rod and shock absorber interface. The original four windows between the two doors of the side wall 2 are changed to three windows, that is, the nine side beam frames 3 are changed to eight, which can effectively reduce the weight of the car body, can effectively reduce the train operation cost, and is more practical.

[0025] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lightweight train body, comprising an underframe (1), characterized in that: The upper outer surface of the base frame (1) is provided with side walls (2) and side beam frames (3), the side beam frames (3) are located on both sides of the side walls (2), the outer surfaces of both ends of the base frame (1) are provided with end walls (4), the upper outer surface of the side beam frames (3) is provided with a cross beam (5), the upper outer surface of the cross beam (5) is provided with a roof (6), a top beam frame (7) is provided between the roof (6) and the cross beam (5), the lower outer surface of the base frame (1) is provided with a pillow beam (8) and a coupler seat (9), the coupler seat (9) is located on both sides of the pillow beam (8).

2. The lightweight train body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base frame (1) is welded to the side beam frame (3), and the outer surfaces on both sides of the side wall (2) are fixedly connected to the outer surfaces on both sides of the side beam frame (3).

3. The lightweight train body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the side beam frame (3) is welded to the outer surface of the lower end of the cross beam (5), and the roof (6) is fixedly connected to the cross beam (5) via the top beam frame (7).

4. The lightweight train body according to claim 1, characterized in that: A window hole is provided in the middle of the side wall (2), and a connecting door is provided in the middle of the end wall (4).

5. The lightweight train body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chassis (1) is welded to the bolster (8); an outer surface of one end of the bolster (8) is provided with an empty spring seat, a traction rod and a shock absorber interface.