Vehicle rail running guiding device
By installing swing arms and hydraulically controlled guide wheels at the front and rear ends of the vehicle, the problem of requiring major modifications for existing vehicles to run on tracks has been solved, enabling flexible switching between tracks and highways and simplifying the vehicle modification process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422804750.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicles need to be equipped with guiding mechanisms when running on rail transit, but conventional methods require major modifications to the vehicle chassis and make it difficult to flexibly switch between rail and road.
The vehicle uses a track-guided device, including a swing arm, guide wheels, hydraulic cylinders, and suspension structure. The swing of the guide wheels is controlled by a hydraulic system to achieve switching between track driving and road driving.
It enables the simple addition of a guiding mechanism to existing vehicles, making it suitable for rail transit and allowing for flexible switching between rail and road, thus reducing preparation time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle track travel guidance device, which belongs to the category of track traction guidance mechanisms. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, rail transit has become the main mode of transportation for long-distance travel, with a large carrying capacity and high efficiency.
[0003] Currently, in the construction of rail transit, in addition to using specialized traction vehicles for maintenance and transportation, conventional automobiles are also modified and used as transport vehicles.
[0004] Conventional vehicles traveling on tracks require the addition of a guiding mechanism. The conventional method is to install the guiding mechanism on the vehicle chassis. However, this method necessitates significant modifications to the vehicle, particularly to the chassis.
[0005] Adding guide mechanisms to the front and rear of the vehicle is a relatively simple method that requires minimal modifications to the vehicle body. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a vehicle track guiding device, which solves the problem of existing vehicles with added guiding mechanisms traveling on rail transit.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0008] This utility model relates to a vehicle track guiding device, comprising a swing arm, a guide wheel, a guide wheel axle, a swing drive, and an upper suspension plate. The guide wheel axle is located at the bottom of the swing arm, with guide wheels at both ends of the axle. The swing arm is V-shaped with an angle of 120 degrees. The upper end of the swing arm is hinged to the lower edge of the vehicle end. The upper suspension plate is fixed to the lower edge of the vehicle end. The swing drive is a hydraulic cylinder, with the cylinder body hinged to the outer end of the upper suspension plate. The bottom of the extension rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the middle of the swing arm. The V-shaped opening of the swing arm faces upward towards the rear end of the vehicle.
[0009] According to the vehicle track guiding device, the swing arm is a metal plate structure, and the lower end openings of a pair of swing arms are fixed to both sides of the guide wheel shaft, and the fixed positions are symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the guide wheel shaft.
[0010] According to the vehicle track guiding device, a pull plate is provided at the V-shaped apex position of the two swing arms. The pull plate is connected to the piston rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. The end opening of the pull plate is connected to the V-shaped apex position of the swing arm by a multi-pin shaft.
[0011] According to the vehicle track guiding device, the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is provided with a one-circuit limit ring, and a buffer spring is sleeved on the piston rod, with the buffer spring located between the limit ring and the cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder.
[0012] According to the vehicle track guiding device, the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the suspension plate via a cylinder connecting seat. The connecting seat is divided into left and right hinge seats. A pin hole is provided in the middle of the hinge seat. A rotating pin that is coaxial on both sides of the rear end of the hydraulic cylinder passes through the pin hole. The upper part of the hinge seat is connected to the suspension plate. A front connecting plate and a rear connecting plate are provided at the front and rear. The front connecting plate and the rear connecting plate are provided with holes. A front connecting plate is provided between the front connecting plates of the connecting seats on the left and right sides of the same hydraulic cylinder to connect the two front connecting plates. A rear connecting plate is provided between the two rear connecting plates.
[0013] According to the vehicle track guiding device, the top of the swing arm is hinged to the front or rear of the vehicle via a pair of connecting lugs. The openings on the connecting lugs are connected to the pin holes on the top of the swing arm via pins. The two connecting lugs are connected by a reinforcing plate.
[0014] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0015] This device can be added to the front and rear of existing freight vehicles, enabling existing vehicles to travel on rail transit.
[0016] This device has a simple structure, a buffer function, and can still travel on the road after the guide wheels are retracted by the hydraulic system. It is suitable for relocation and has a short preparation time. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a rear side view of the present invention.
[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Swing arm, 2. Guide wheel, 3. Guide wheel shaft, 4. Swing drive, 5. Upper suspension plate, 6. Pull plate, 7. Limiting ring, 8. Hinge seat, 81. Front connecting plate, 82. Rear connecting plate, 9. Connecting ear plate, 10. Vehicle, 11. Buffer spring. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The specific details of this utility model are further described below:
[0022] This utility model relates to a vehicle track guiding device, such as... Figure 1-3As shown, the system includes a swing arm 1, a guide wheel 2, a guide wheel shaft 3, a swing drive 4, and an upper suspension plate 5. The guide wheel shaft 3 is located at the bottom of the swing arm 1, and the guide wheels 2 are located at both ends of the shaft. The swing arm 1 is V-shaped with an angle of 120 degrees. The upper end of the swing arm 1 is hinged to the lower edge of the end of the vehicle 10. The upper suspension plate 5 is fixed to the lower edge of the end of the vehicle 10. The swing drive 4 is a hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder body is hinged to the outer end of the upper suspension plate 5. The bottom of the extension rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the middle of the swing arm 1. The V-shaped opening of the swing arm 1 faces the upper rear end of the vehicle 10.
[0023] The swing arm is swung downwards by the swing drive, which moves the guide wheel shaft and guide wheel closer to the track, thus guiding the vehicle during travel. When the vehicle is traveling on the road, the swing drive 4 lifts the guide wheel off the ground without affecting road travel.
[0024] The swing arm 1 of this device is a metal plate structure. The lower ends of a pair of swing arms 1 are opened and fixed to both sides of the guide wheel shaft 3, and the fixed positions are symmetrically arranged relative to the center of the guide wheel shaft 3.
[0025] A pull plate 6 is provided at the V-shaped apex position of the two swing arms 1. The pull plate is connected to the piston rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. The end opening of the pull plate 6 is connected to the V-shaped apex position of the swing arm 1 by a multi-pin shaft.
[0026] The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is provided with a one-circle limit ring 7, and a buffer spring is sleeved on the piston rod, with the buffer spring located between the limit ring 7 and the cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder.
[0027] The bottom of the hydraulic cylinder body is connected to the suspension plate via a cylinder connecting seat. The connecting seat is divided into left and right hinge seats 8. A pin hole is provided in the middle of the hinge seat 8. A rotating pin that is coaxial on both sides of the rear end of the hydraulic cylinder passes through the pin hole. The upper part of the hinge seat 8 is connected to the suspension plate. A front connecting plate 81 and a rear connecting plate 82 are provided at the front and rear. The front connecting plate 81 and the rear connecting plate 82 are provided with holes. A front connecting plate 81 is provided between the two front connecting plates 81 on the left and right sides of the connecting seat of the same hydraulic cylinder to connect the two front connecting plates 81. A rear connecting plate 82 is provided between the two rear connecting plates 82.
[0028] The top of the swing arm 1 is hinged to the front or rear end of the vehicle 10 via a pair of connecting ear plates 9. The holes on the connecting ear plates 9 are connected to the pin holes on the top of the swing arm 1 by a pin shaft. The two connecting ear plates 9 are connected by a reinforcing plate.
[0029] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0030] This device can be added to the front and rear of existing freight vehicles, enabling existing vehicles to travel on rail transit.
[0031] This device has a simple structure, a buffer function, and can still travel on the road after the guide wheels are retracted by the hydraulic system. It is suitable for relocation and has a short preparation time.
Claims
1. A vehicle track guiding device, characterized in that, The device includes a swing arm (1), a guide wheel (2), a guide wheel axle (3), a swing drive (4), and an upper suspension plate (5). The bottom of the swing arm (1) is provided with the guide wheel axle (3), and the two ends of the axle are the guide wheels (2). The swing arm (1) is V-shaped with an angle of 120 degrees. The upper end of the swing arm (1) is hinged to the lower edge of the end of the vehicle (10). The upper suspension plate (5) is fixed to the lower edge of the end of the vehicle (10). The swing drive (4) is a hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the outer end of the upper suspension plate (5). The bottom of the extension rod of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the middle position of the swing arm (1). The V-shaped opening of the swing arm (1) faces the upper rear end of the vehicle (10).
2. The vehicle track guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing arm (1) is a metal plate structure. The lower end openings of a pair of swing arms (1) are fixed to both sides of the guide wheel shaft (3), and the fixed positions are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the guide wheel shaft (3).
3. The vehicle track guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pull plate (6) is provided at the V-shaped apex position of the two swing arms (1). The pull plate is connected to the piston rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. The end opening of the pull plate (6) is connected to the V-shaped apex position of the swing arm (1) by a multi-pin shaft.
4. The vehicle track guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is provided with a one-circle limit ring (7), and a buffer spring is sleeved on the piston rod. The buffer spring is located between the limit ring (7) and the cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder.
5. The vehicle track guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the hydraulic cylinder body is connected to the suspension plate through the oil cylinder connecting seat. The connecting seat is divided into left and right hinge seats (8). The hinge seat (8) is provided with a pin hole in the middle. The pin hole is used to pass through the rotating pins on both sides of the rear end of the hydraulic cylinder. The upper part of the hinge seat (8) is connected to the suspension plate. A front connecting plate (81) and a rear connecting plate (82) are provided at the front and rear. The front connecting plate (81) and the rear connecting plate (82) are provided with holes. A front connecting plate (81) is provided between the front connecting plates (81) of the connecting seats on the left and right sides of the same hydraulic cylinder to connect the two front connecting plates (81). A rear connecting plate (82) is provided between the two rear connecting plates (82).
6. The vehicle track guiding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the swing arm (1) is hinged to the front or rear end of the vehicle (10) via a pair of connecting ear plates (9). The opening on the connecting ear plate (9) is connected to the pin hole on the top of the swing arm (1) by a pin shaft. The two connecting ear plates (9) are connected by a reinforcing plate.