Automatic repairing equipment for wheels of high-speed train

The laser additive repair equipment integrates a laser, a powder feeder, and a 3D scanning device to achieve automated repair of high-speed train wheels, solving the problems of complex and time-consuming repair processes and improving repair efficiency and safety.

CN223481279UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28DALIAN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422866335.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the repair process for high-speed train wheels is complex and cannot be completed quickly on-site, leading to increased costs.

Method used

The laser additive repair equipment integrates a laser, powder feeder, robotic arm, grinding device, and 3D scanning device to achieve automated repair. It uses a laser cladding head for high-precision repair, combined with 3D scanning to detect defects and provide repair solutions, and uses argon gas protection to prevent oxidation.

Benefits of technology

It enables high-precision repair of high-speed train wheels, reducing material waste, shortening repair time, lowering costs, and improving transportation safety and repair efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of laser additive repairing equipment, in particular to automatic repairing equipment for wheels of a high-speed train, which comprises an additive repairing equipment box body, a cross rod is arranged at the upper part in the additive repairing equipment box body, the cross rod is connected with a vertical rod, the vertical rod is connected with a laser, and the laser is connected with the laser. A laser device is arranged in the additive repairing equipment box body, a laser cladding head is arranged below the laser device, a wheel clamp is arranged below the laser cladding head, a mechanical arm and a three-dimensional scanning device are arranged beside the wheel clamp, the mechanical arm is connected with a grinding device, and a powder feeder and calculation and control equipment are arranged outside the additive repairing equipment box body. The powder feeder is connected with the laser cladding head through a pipeline, and the calculation and control equipment is connected with the laser device, the mechanical arm, the powder feeder, the three-dimensional scanning device and the grinding device and used for achieving function control. According to the utility model, high-precision repair is realized and the repair time is shortened by adopting a surface laser additive repair technical means.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laser additive repair equipment technology, and in particular to an automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the development of technology, railway transportation has also been continuously improving, pursuing faster speeds and greater load capacities. However, with the increase in train speeds and operating frequency, wheel damage has become increasingly serious. After multiple turning and grinding operations, wheels eventually reach their lifespan limit and must be scrapped. In addition, traditional wheel repair methods are very complex, cannot be performed on-site, and are time-consuming, which further increases costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated repair device for high-speed train wheels to solve the problems of complex wheel repair processes, inability to repair on-site, and long repair times in existing technologies.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automated repair device for high-speed train wheels, comprising an additive repair equipment housing. A horizontal bar is positioned above the interior of the housing, connected to a vertical bar, which in turn is connected to a laser. A laser cladding head is positioned below the laser, and a wheel clamp is positioned below the laser cladding head. A robotic arm and a 3D scanning device are positioned next to the wheel clamp, their positions corresponding to the wheel clamp. A grinding device is connected to the robotic arm. A powder feeder and a computing and control device are positioned outside the additive repair equipment housing. The powder feeder is connected to the laser cladding head via a pipe, and the computing and control device is connected to the laser, robotic arm, powder feeder, 3D scanning device, and grinding device for functional control.

[0005] Preferably, the three-dimensional scanning device includes a three-dimensional scanner, a camera, and a lighting source.

[0006] Preferably, the additive repair equipment housing is also equipped with a temperature alarm device to monitor the temperature inside the additive repair equipment housing in real time and to issue an alarm when the temperature is too high.

[0007] Preferably, the polishing device includes a polishing machine and a polishing stone.

[0008] Preferably, the additive repair equipment housing is filled with argon gas.

[0009] Preferably, the powder feeder is equipped with a speed control button.

[0010] Preferably, the vertical rod is a telescopic structure, and the vertical rod can move left and right on the horizontal rod by being driven by a motor.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This invention utilizes surface laser additive repair and other technologies to focus a laser beam onto a very small area, achieving high-precision repair. This effectively utilizes materials, reduces waste, extends wheel lifespan, and improves transportation safety. Furthermore, this invention integrates damage repair and surface strengthening treatment, avoiding the complexity of traditional wheel repair processes, enabling rapid on-site repair, shortening repair time, and saving repair costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram, 1. Calculation and control equipment; 2. 3D scanning device; 3. Additive repair equipment housing; 4. Laser; 5. Laser cladding head; 6. Temperature alarm device; 7. Wheel; 8. Grinding device; 9. Robotic arm; 10. Wheel clamp; 11. Powder feeder; 12. Power supply equipment; 13. Speed ​​control button; 14. Horizontal bar; 15. Vertical bar. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0016] This embodiment provides an automated repair device for high-speed train wheels, characterized by comprising an additive repair equipment housing 3. A horizontal bar 15 is positioned above the interior of the housing 3, connected to a vertical bar 15. The vertical bar 15 is connected to a laser 4. A laser cladding head 5 is positioned below the laser 4, and a wheel clamp 10 is positioned below the laser cladding head 5. A robotic arm 9 and a 3D scanning device 2 are positioned beside the wheel clamp 10, their positions corresponding to the wheel clamp 10. A grinding device 8 is connected to the robotic arm 9. A powder feeder 11 and a computing and control device 1 are positioned outside the additive repair equipment housing 3. The powder feeder 11 is connected to the laser cladding head 5 via a pipe. The computing and control device 1 is connected to the laser 4, robotic arm 9, powder feeder 11, 3D scanning device 2, and grinding device 8 for functional control. The vertical bar 15 is a telescopic structure, driven by a motor to move left and right on the horizontal bar 14, meaning the laser 4 can move in the up, down, left, and right directions.

[0017] The 3D scanning device 2 includes a 3D scanner, a camera, and an illumination source. The 3D scanning device 2 performs a 3D scan of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired, automatically detects and identifies defects on the wheel 7, and provides various repair schemes using available metal powders and their properties. Simultaneously, it calculates the optimal repair path and presents it on the computing and control equipment. The 3D scanner scans the surface of the high-speed train wheel 7, detects defects, automatically determines the damage type, detects the material composition of the wheel 7, and acquires cloud data of metal powders with similar composition to the damaged area. After big data retrieval, it provides various repair schemes using available metal powders and provides the corresponding powder properties. It also obtains the 3D XYZ absolute coordinates of each point on the surface of the metal component to be repaired, constructs a solid model of the metal component based on the 3D XYZ absolute coordinates, and provides the optimal repair path. The camera performs optical imaging of the high-speed train wheel 7 through its optical lens, and the illumination source provides the necessary illumination for the camera's optical imaging.

[0018] The additive repair equipment housing 3 is also equipped with a temperature alarm device 6, which is used to monitor the temperature inside the additive repair equipment housing 3 in real time and issue an alarm when the temperature is too high. The computing and control device 1 is connected to the temperature alarm device 6. If an alarm occurs during operation, the computing and control device 1 obtains the alarm status and controls the laser 4, robotic arm 9, powder feeder 11, 3D scanning device 2 and grinding device 8 to stop working.

[0019] The additive repair equipment housing 3 is filled with argon gas of 99.99% purity to prevent oxidation of the wheels and repair materials during the repair process.

[0020] The grinding device 8 includes a grinding machine and a grinding stone. The grinding machine drives the grinding stone to rotate, thereby grinding the high-speed train wheels in a conformal manner.

[0021] The powder feeder 11 is equipped with a speed control button 13 for changing the powder feeding speed. The powder feeder 11 is located outside the additive repair equipment housing 3, which is convenient for operators to fill the powder at any time.

[0022] Working principle:

[0023] The surface coating and oil stains of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired are manually cleaned to remove the surface oxide layer. The wheel is then placed on the wheel clamp 10. An image of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired is scanned using a 3D scanning device 2, and the image data is transmitted to a computing and control device 1. The computing and control device 1 processes the image data to obtain the 3D X, Y, and Z absolute coordinates of each point on the surface of the metal parts of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired. Based on these 3D X, Y, and Z absolute coordinates, a solid model of the metal parts of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired is constructed. Simultaneously, combined with the composition of the high-speed train wheel 7 detected after scanning, the computing and control device 1 compares the various repair powders available from the powder feeder 11 and their properties, selects the optimal powder, and applies it to the surface of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired. The solid model of the metal parts of the high-speed train wheel 7 is compared with the solid model of the metal parts of the undamaged high-speed train wheel to obtain the model of the missing part that needs to be repaired. Then, the additive filling path required for laser additive repair is generated. According to the planned additive filling path, the missing part of the metal parts of the high-speed train wheel 7 to be repaired is laser 3D printed for additive filling repair. After the laser additive repair is completed, the grinding device 8 is moved to the repaired high-speed train wheel 7 by the robotic arm 9 and ground to make the shape and size of the original defect meet the requirements of the drawing. The quality and assembly inspection of the repaired high-speed train wheel 7 is carried out. When its shape, size and surface quality are qualified, the repair process ends.

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for purposes of illustration and description and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific applications.

Claims

1. An automated repair device for high-speed train wheels, characterized in that, The device includes an additive repair equipment housing (3), with a horizontal bar (14) installed above the interior of the housing (3). The horizontal bar (14) is connected to a vertical bar (15), which is connected to a laser (4). A laser cladding head (5) is installed below the laser (4), and a wheel clamp (10) is installed below the laser cladding head (5). A robotic arm (9) and a three-dimensional scanning device (2) are installed next to the wheel clamp (10). The scanning device (2) is positioned corresponding to the wheel clamp (10). The robotic arm (9) is connected to a grinding device (8). The additive repair equipment housing (3) is equipped with a powder feeder (11) and a calculation and control device (1). The powder feeder (11) is connected to the laser cladding head (5) through a pipe. The calculation and control device (1) is connected to the laser (4), robotic arm (9), powder feeder (11), three-dimensional scanning device (2), and grinding device (8) to achieve functional control.

2. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional scanning device (2) includes a three-dimensional scanner, a camera, and a lighting source.

3. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The additive repair equipment housing (3) is also equipped with a temperature alarm device (6) to monitor the temperature inside the additive repair equipment housing (3) in real time and to issue an alarm when the temperature is too high.

4. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The polishing device (8) includes a polishing machine and a polishing stone.

5. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The additive repair equipment housing (3) is filled with argon gas.

6. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The powder feeder 11 is equipped with a speed control button (13).

7. The automated repair equipment for high-speed train wheels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical rod (15) is a telescopic structure, and the vertical rod (15) can move left and right on the horizontal rod (14) by being driven by a motor.