Vertical tower type lifting mechanism and motor train unit detection robot

By designing a vertical tower lifting mechanism, the problem of instability in multi-axis lifting robotic arms was solved, enabling stable and reliable lifting and efficient inspection of the inspection robot while reducing power consumption.

CN223563859UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18CHINA RAILWAY NANCHANG BUREAU GRP CO LTD NANCHANG DEPOT
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Application Number
CN202423318427.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

The multi-axis lifting robotic arm of existing inspection robots is not balanced and stable enough during the inspection process, and is prone to positioning errors due to external forces, which affects the inspection results.

Method used

It adopts a vertical tower lifting mechanism, including an outer frame, a lifting tower and a drive unit, and achieves stable vertical lifting through tilting rack and pinion transmission, replacing the traditional multi-axis articulated robotic arm.

Benefits of technology

It improves the lifting stability of the inspection robot, avoids inspection errors, improves the accuracy and efficiency of inspection, and optimizes power consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vertical tower type lifting mechanism and a motor train unit detection robot. The vertical tower type lifting mechanism comprises an outer frame, a lifting tower and a driving device. The outer frame is of a vertical shaft structure design, a lifting space with an opening in the upper end is arranged on the inner side of the outer frame, the lifting tower is arranged in the lifting space in a clamped mode and can vertically ascend and descend, and the driving device is in power connection with the lifting tower. The tower type lifting mechanism is designed to replace a conventional multi-axis joint mechanical arm, so that the detection positioning effect can be simplified, the lifting stability of the mechanical arm is greatly improved, the detection error caused by shaking and the like of the detection robot in the movement detection process is effectively avoided, and the detection accuracy is improved. The detection robot can detect the bottom of the motor train unit more stably and reliably; the vertical lifting structure is easier to drive compared with a high-torque joint mechanical arm, so that the power consumption of the robot is also remarkably optimized; the utility model has the advantages of strong practicability and strong popularization significance.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to train track technical field especially relates to a vertical tower type lifting mechanism and motor train unit detection robot. BACKGROUND

[0002] Motor train unit needs to be detected and maintained regularly during long time operation, especially the underframe part. The existing underframe detection often adopts manual detection or mechanical arm detection, and uses the detection robot that can run on the rail to detect the underframe of the motor train unit efficiently and accurately. But the detection arm structure of the conventional detection robot in market application is mostly joint type multi-axis lifting mechanical arm, which is not balanced and stable during moving detection, and is prone to cause detection positioning deviation due to external factors, thereby affecting the detection result. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a vertical tower type lifting mechanism aiming at the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] A vertical tower type lifting mechanism, which comprises an outer frame, a lifting tower and a driving device. The outer frame is designed as a vertical shaft structure, and an inner side thereof is provided with a lifting space with an open upper end. The lifting tower is fitted and arranged in the lifting space and can be vertically lifted. The driving device is power-connected with the lifting tower.

[0005] Further, the outer frame comprises two groups of longitudinal frames, a plurality of connecting rods and lifting slides. The two groups of longitudinal frames are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the plurality of connecting rods are connected to the two groups of longitudinal frames, respectively. The plurality of lifting slides are vertically arranged on the inner sides of the two groups of longitudinal frames, respectively.

[0006] Further, the lifting tower comprises a lifting frame, a plurality of lifting blocks, a transmission rack and a loading platform. The lifting frame is designed as a hollow frame body, which is located in the interior of the lifting space. The plurality of lifting blocks are arranged on the outer side of the lifting frame and fitted on the lifting slides, respectively. The transmission rack is vertically arranged on one side of the lifting frame and power-connected with the driving device. The loading platform is arranged on the top end of the lifting frame.

[0007] Further, the driving device comprises a driving motor, a speed reducer and a transmission gear, which are power-connected in sequence. The speed reducer is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer frame. The transmission gear is meshingly connected with the transmission rack.

[0008] Further, the tooth shapes of the transmission rack and the transmission gear are both designed as inclined shapes.

[0009] In addition, the utility model also provides a motor train unit detection robot.

[0010] A motor train unit detection robot for motor train unit detection, comprising a robot main body part, a vertical tower type lifting mechanism and an automatic detection device. The robot main body part is arranged on a track, and an installation cavity opening upward is further arranged in the robot main body part. The vertical tower type lifting mechanism is arranged in the installation cavity. The automatic detection device is arranged on the upper end of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism and can vertically lift. The vertical tower type lifting mechanism comprises an outer frame, a lifting tower and a driving device. The outer frame is designed as a vertical shaft structure, and a lifting space opening upward is arranged on the inner side of the outer frame. The lifting tower is engagedly arranged in the lifting space and can vertically lift. The driving device is power-connected with the lifting tower.

[0011] Further, the outer frame comprises two groups of longitudinal frames, a plurality of connecting rods and a plurality of lifting slides. The two groups of longitudinal frames are oppositely arranged. The two ends of the plurality of connecting rods are respectively connected to the two groups of longitudinal frames. The plurality of lifting slides are vertically arranged on the inner sides of the two groups of longitudinal frames.

[0012] Further, the lifting tower comprises a lifting frame, a plurality of lifting slides, a transmission rack and a loading platform. The lifting frame is designed as a hollow frame body and is located in the inner part of the lifting space. The plurality of lifting slides are respectively arranged on the outer side of the lifting frame and are engaged on the lifting slides. The transmission rack is vertically arranged on one side of the lifting frame and is power-connected with the driving device. The loading platform is arranged on the top end of the lifting frame.

[0013] Further, the driving device comprises a driving motor, a speed reducer and a transmission gear. The driving motor, the speed reducer and the transmission gear are sequentially power-connected. The speed reducer is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer frame. The transmission gear is meshingly connected with the transmission rack.

[0014] Further, the tooth shapes of the transmission rack and the transmission gear are all designed as inclined shapes.

[0015] Further, the robot main body part is designed as front-back symmetry. The vertical tower type lifting mechanism arranged in the robot main body part is provided with two groups. The automatic detection device arranged on the upper end of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism is also provided with two groups.

[0016] In conclusion, the vertical tower type lifting mechanism and the motor train unit detection robot have the following advantages. The tower type lifting mechanism is designed to replace the conventional multi-axis joint mechanical arm. The detection positioning effect can be simplified. The lifting stability of the mechanical arm is greatly improved. The detection deviation caused by shaking during the movement of the detection robot is effectively avoided. The detection of the motor train unit by the detection robot is more stable and reliable. The structure of the vertical lifting is more easily driven than the joint mechanical arm with large torque. The power consumption of the robot is also significantly optimized. The utility model has strong practicability and strong popularization significance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Fig. 1 It is the left side view of the structure schematic diagram of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism in the utility model;

[0018] Fig. 2 It is the right side view of the structure schematic diagram of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism in the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear and explicit, the utility model is further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0020] As Figs. 1-2 The utility model provides a motor train unit detection robot (not shown in figure) for track (not shown in figure) detection, which comprises a robot main body part (not shown in figure), a vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 and an automatic detection device (not shown in figure).

[0021] The robot main body part is arranged on the track, and an installation cavity (not shown in figure) with an upward opening is further arranged in the interior of the robot main body part, the vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 is arranged in the installation cavity, and the automatic detection device is arranged at the upper end of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 and can vertically lift. Specifically, in the embodiment, the robot main body part is designed in a front-rear symmetry mode, the vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 arranged in the robot main body part is provided with two groups, and the automatic detection device arranged at the upper end of the vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 is also provided with two groups. The front-rear symmetry type detection robot structure not only can improve the detection efficiency and effect, but also facilitates the bidirectional travel of the detection robot on the track and avoids the trouble of turning around.

[0022] The vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 comprises an outer frame 10, a lifting tower 20 and a driving device 30. The outer frame 10 is designed in a vertical shaft structure mode, and an upper end opening lifting space 11 is arranged on the inner side of the outer frame 10, the lifting tower 20 is clamped and arranged in the lifting space 11 and can vertically lift, and the driving device 30 is power connected with the lifting tower 20. The tower type lifting mechanism of vertical lifting type can more stably lift the detection device loaded thereon, effectively reduces the shaking problem of the detection device caused by the detection robot during movement, and finally makes the detection of the detection device on the motor train unit car bottom more accurate and reliable.

[0023] The outer frame 10 comprises two sets of longitudinal frames 12, a plurality of connecting rods 13 and lifting slide rails 14.

[0024] The lifting tower 20 comprises a lifting frame 21, a plurality of lifting sliding blocks 22, a transmission rack 23 and a loading platform 24.

[0025] The driving device 30 comprises a driving motor 31, a speed reducer 32 and a transmission gear 33, which are sequentially connected in power, and the speed reducer 32 is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer frame 10, and the transmission gear 33 is engaged with the transmission rack 23.

[0026] In summary, the vertical tower type lifting mechanism 100 and the EMU detection robot have the following advantages: the tower type lifting mechanism is designed to replace the conventional multi-axis joint mechanical arm, which can simplify the detection positioning effect, greatly improve the lifting stability of the mechanical arm, effectively avoid the detection deviation caused by shaking during the movement of the detection robot, and make the detection of the detection robot on the bottom of the EMU more stable and reliable; the vertical lifting structure is more easily driven than the joint mechanical arm with large torque, and the power consumption of the robot is also significantly optimized; the utility model has strong practicability and strong popularization significance.

[0027] The above-described embodiments only express one implementation of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent scope. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of variations and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vertical tower lift mechanism characterized by: Including outer frame, lifting tower and driving device; The outer frame is designed as a vertical shaft structure, an inner side of which is provided with a lifting space with an open upper end, the lifting tower is engaged and arranged in the lifting space and can vertically lift, and the driving device is in power connection with the lifting tower.

2. The vertical tower lift mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The outer frame comprises two groups of longitudinal frames, a plurality of connecting rods and lifting slides; The two groups of longitudinal frames are arranged opposite to each other, the two ends of the plurality of connecting rods are connected to the two groups of longitudinal frames respectively, and the plurality of lifting slides are vertically arranged on the inner sides of the two groups of longitudinal frames respectively.

3. The vertical tower lift mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The lifting tower comprises a lifting frame, a plurality of lifting blocks, a transmission rack and a loading platform; The lifting frame is designed as a hollow frame body, which is located in the interior of the lifting space, the plurality of lifting blocks are arranged on the outer side of the lifting frame and engaged on the lifting slides respectively, the transmission rack is vertically arranged on one side of the lifting frame and in power connection with the driving device, and the loading platform is arranged on the top end of the lifting frame.

4. The vertical tower lift mechanism of claim 3, wherein: The driving device comprises a driving motor, a speed reducer and a transmission gear, the driving motor, the speed reducer and the transmission gear are in power connection in sequence, and the speed reducer is fixedly arranged on one side of the outer frame, and the transmission gear is in meshing connection with the transmission rack.

5. The vertical tower lift mechanism of claim 4, wherein: The tooth shapes of the transmission rack and the transmission gear are both designed as inclined.

6. A multiple unit detection robot for multiple unit detection, characterized by: Including a robot main body, a vertical tower lifting mechanism and an automatic detection device; The robot main body is arranged on a track, and an installation cavity with an upward opening is further arranged in the interior of the robot main body, the vertical tower lifting mechanism is arranged in the installation cavity, and the automatic detection device is arranged on the upper end of the vertical tower lifting mechanism and can vertically lift; The vertical tower lifting mechanism is the vertical tower lifting mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The EMU detection robot of claim 6, wherein: The robot main body is designed as front-back symmetry, the vertical tower lifting mechanism arranged in the robot main body is provided with two groups, and the automatic detection device arranged on the upper end of the vertical tower lifting mechanism is also provided with two groups correspondingly.